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Abentrod, Susan. 10-Minute Guide to Beating Debt. New York: Alpha Books, 1996.

Learn how to create a reasonable budget, find credit cards with lower fees, review outstanding loans, and manage your own credit problems or determine whether you should consult a professional. Abentrod also explains how to re-establish credit after you have paid off all your debts.

Aburdene, Patricia & Naisbitt, John. Megatrends for Women. New York; Villard Books, 1992.

"Drawing on a wealth of data on social change, they offer example after example of women making a difference as CEO's, athletes and political and spiritual leaders. The women's movement has reached 'critical mass,' the point at which a trend becomes a megatrend. There may be setbacks, but women's march toward equality will henceforth become unstoppable. Chapter by chapter, Megatrends for Women documents the sweeping changes women need to be aware of to be empowered now and in the future."

Adderholdt, Miriam and Goldberg, Jan. Perfectionism: What's Bad About Being Too Good? Minnesota: Free Spirit Publishing, 1999.

Geared for adolescents, this book defines the difference between perfectionism and the healthy pursuit of excellence. The authors show how to break free from procrastination, set reasonable standards and know when to reach out for help.

Adler, Mortimer J. How to Speak, How to Listen. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1983.

Using his decades of experience as an educator and philosopher, Adler presents a short course in effective communication. This practical book is helpful both in the workplace and in helping families to improve communications among themselves.

Ahlgren, Toni. Organize Your Stuff the Lazy Way. New York: Alpha Books, 1999.

Learn how to conquer the mountains of mess in your home and find the paper you need in your home office - without spending all your time cleaning. Ahlgren shows how to control closets, shorten the time it takes to clean house and generally conquer the chaos of too much clutter.

Ahrons, Constance R. The Good Divorce. New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 1994.

Keeping your family together when your marriage comes apart is the goal of this book, which examines what is good about divorce, what is normal and pathways to a good divorce.

Albert, Susan Wittig. Work of Her Own. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1992.

This book deals with how women have climbed the corporate ladder and then gone on to forge a life of their own. It provides a look at women who form their own career paths and make a success of life.

Alberti, Robert E. and Emmons, Michael L. Your Perfect Right: A Guide to Assertive Living. California: Impact Publishers, 1990.

This assertiveness guide is designed to help you build self-confidence, equalize relationships, handle anger effectively and deal with difficult people.

Alessandra, Tony and Hunsaker, Phil. Communicating at Work. New York: Fireside Books, 1993.

The ability to communicate effectively is the most important business skill people bring to today's competitive workplace. Learn how to improve your listening, speaking, presentation and correspondence skills to accomplish more and get what you want at work.

Allen, David. Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. New York: Viking, 2001.

Allen explains why our ability to be productive hinges on our ability to relax. He shows how to: empty your in-box effectively, handle email and paperwork; and reassess goals to stay focused in a changing environment.

Allen, Patricia. Getting to “I Do”. New York: Avon Books, 1994.

Dr. Allen provides insight into the basic nature of men and women, offering advice on how to initiate relationships and grow through courtship to commitment.

Allenbaugh, Eric. Wake-Up Calls. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1994.

This book deals with the turning points in everyone's life, such as divorce, job loss, new baby, new business, etc. Life's problems come in many sizes and the book covers ways of confronting problems - not just putting problems on the snooze button of life.

Amador, Xavier and Kiersky, Judith. Being Single in a Couples’ World: How to Be Happily Single While Looking for Love. New York: Fireside, 1998.

Taking a careful look at the five obstacles that often cause problems for single people, the authors then go on to develop a plan for balance and happiness. Both psychotherapists, Amador and Kiersky share clear advice and vivid case examples.

Anderson, Greg. Living Life on Purpose. California: HarperSanFrancisco, 1997.

This book is a guide to creating a life of success and significance. Anderson’s formula for making life work is Vision + Service + Passion = your life’s Mission.

Anderson, Greg. The 22 Non-Negotiable Laws of Wellness. California: Harper, 1995.

An indispensable guide to total wellness, now and in the future. Feel, think and live better than you ever thought possible.

Anderson, Joan. Teen is a Four-Letter Word. Betterway Publications, Inc., 1990.

This "book focuses chronologically on all the teen stages: starting with the junior high/middle school years, through each high school year, and beyond...to college, and finally, the 'going it alone' time. She covers all of the situations, events and problems that affect youngsters and their parents during each of these periods: the physical changes that occur in the early teen years...exposure to drugs...study habits...driving...working...dating...sexual activity and its consequences...teen pregnancies...much more." Anderson, Walter. The Confidence Course. New York: HarperCollins, 1997.

Anderson offers seven steps to self-fulfillment. The Confidence Course provides a complete guide to a successful life…and it’s written by someone who knows firsthand what it’s like to make it up from the bottom. Andrews, Cecile. The Circle of Simplicity: Return to the Good Life. New York: HarperPerennial, 1997.

Andrews explains how to discover and create the good life by stripping away the burdens created by a materialistic society. Simplicity doesn’t mean an austere existence, Andrews shows, but rather, a focus on what is truly important. Less work, less rushing, less debt mean more time with family and friends, more time with nature and more time to develop the inner life.

Anson, Chris and Schwegler, Robert. The Longman Handbook for Writers and Readers. New York: Addison Wesley Longman, Inc., 1999.

The authors take the concept of audience awareness to academic, civic and workplace writing. The emphasis is on using information from the book in real-life situations.

Anthony, Robert. The Ultimate Secrets of Total Self-Confidence. New York: Berkley Books, 1979.

Dr. Anthony provides a guide for using your creative imagination; clearing your mind of fear, worry and guilt; communicating with others; and controlling your career, family life, financial situations and day-to-day happiness.

Applegarth, Ginger. The Money Diet: Reaping the Rewards of Financial Fitness. New York: Penguin Books, 1995.

Most people spend more time monitoring their eating habits than their financial health. Applegarth helps you step onto the financial scales to see how you measure up, along with actions you can take to develop a customized money plan to help you reach your goals.

Aronson, Tara. Simplify Your Household: How to Make Your Home Work with Less Housework. Pleasantville, NY: Reader’s Digest Association, Inc., 1998.

Maintaining a well-organized home can mean less care and cleaning. Aronson offers hundreds of practical, simple solutions designed to save you time and money. Topics include: space-making techniques for organizing clutter; decorating and maintenance ideas, proven cleaning strategies and laundry tips.

Aslett, Don. Clutter's Last Stand. Ohio: Writer's Digest Books, 1984.

Aslett helps bust your excuses for hanging onto clutter and shows practical ways for getting rid of the things that continue to get in your way. Aslett explains that clutter makes every job take longer, from trying to find the checkbook under a pile of papers to attempting to run the vacuum cleaner or dust the furniture.

Atwood, Nina. Be Your Own Dating Service: A Step-By-Step Guide to Finding and Maintaining Healthy Relationships. New York: Henry Holt & Co., 1996.

This book is packed with practical information designed to empower singles to make wiser choices in dating relationships. Learn which qualities are most important in a mate and how to search for them; how to recognize “settle for” relationships – and avoid them.

Atwood, Nina. Date Lines: Communication from “Hello” to “I Do” and Everything in Between. New York: Henry Holt & Co., 1998.

Atwood shares communication skills necessary for deepening and keeping the sense of connection with a romantic partner. Learn the tools you need to create the dialogue and fulfillment you want.

topBabcock, Linda and Laschever, Sara. Women Don’t Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide. New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 2003.

Whether they want higher salaries or more help at home, women often find it hard to ask. The authors explain how women can reframe their interactions and more accurately evaluate their opportunities. The ability to negotiation is a necessity, rather than a luxury.

Bach, David. Smart Couples Finish Rich. New York: Broadway Books, 2001.

Couples face an overwhelming task when it comes to managing their money. Financial advisor David Bach provides easy-to-use tools to help partners work together to identify core values and then create a financial plan to achieve security. Topics include everything from credit card management to investment advice to long-term care.

Bach, David. Smart Women Finish Rich. New York: Broadway Books, 2000.

Bach provides a nine-step program to help women learn to spend wisely, establish security and align money with values. His advice is geared to help women take control of their financial futures.

Baker, Sunny & Baker, Kim. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Project Management. New York: Alpha Books, 1998.

Learn how to assemble a working team, define goals, chart tasks, schedule and budget your project. The authors also explain how to monitor progress and make adjustments when necessary.Barbach, Lonnie & Geisinger, David. Going the Distance: Finding and Keeping Lifelong Love. New York: Plume, 1993.

Learn how to combat relationship fatigue and techniques for resolving conflicts and power struggles within your marriage. The books also provides a compatibility questionnaire and outlines six basic ingredients for a successful relationship.

Barbanel, Linda. Piggy Bank to Credit Card. New York: Crown Publishing Co., 1994.

Teaching children the value of a dollar is one of the most important and difficult challenges of parenting. Learn how - and why - to talk about money to your children.Barbanel, Linda. Sex, Money and Power. New York: MacMillan, 1996.

Learn smart ways to resolve money conflicts and keep them from sabotaging your closest relationships. Barbanel offers proven strategies to help you get control of your finances and improve your relationships.

Barkley, Nella. How to Help Your Child Land the Right Job (Without Being a Pain in the Neck). New York: Workman Publishing Co., Inc., 1993.

This book provides a comprehensive step-by-step book for parents of job seekers. Barkley outlines practical strategies for coaching your child in identifying skills, aptitudes, interests and talents and then in deciding what career path to follow.

Barnett, Doyle. 20 (Advanced) Communication Tips for Couples. New York: Three Rivers Press, 1997.

Barnett provides a 90-minute program of practical advice to help couples reach new levels of intimacy and understanding. Tips range from clarifying intentions and setting the tone to putting feelings before facts and learning to listen.

Barnett, Rosalind C. and Rivers, Caryl. She Works, He Works. New York: Harper Collins, 1996.

Here is real help for women and men trying to plan their lives and careers, and a clear look at today's research that puts the history of family roles in perspective. It offers a fascinating and inspiring glimpse into the successes and struggles of the modern American family, proving that working couples and their children are enjoying their own healthier "happy days."

Barreca, Regina. Perfect Husbands (and Other Fairy Tales). New York: Crown Publishers, 1993.

This book explores the new policies of marriage in a witty, engaging guide to the roles of husbands and wives in our changing world.

Bartle, Nathalie. Venus in Blue Jeans: Why Mothers and Daughters Need to Talk About Sex. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1998.

Bartle’s book discusses how mothers and daughters can share their thoughts and feelings about sexual development. She offers practical insights on how parents can help girls move from childhood, through adolescence, to maturity.

Basco, Monica Ramirez. Never Good Enough: How to Use Perfectionism to Your Advantage Without Letting It Ruin Your Life. New York: Touchstone, 1999.

If you struggle with perfectionistic tendencies, Basco offers help. Learn how those impulses can serve a positive purpose in your life. She offers practical advice, encouragement and workable strategies for self-discovery.

Bassett, Lucinda. From Panic to Power. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1995.

This book contains ways to calm fears and help you get control of your life. The book will take you from fear and anxiety to success, personal power and peace of mind.

Baty, Kathleen. A Girl’s Gotta Do What a Girl’s Gotta Do: The Ultimate Guide to Living Safe and Smart. Pennsylvania: Rodale Press, 2003.

Learn how to protect yourself in a variety of situations by being prepared. Learn a how to stop an assailant with your words – or hands, if necessary. If a predator says, “Don’t yell,” what you should do is yell – because your silence won’t help you at all. Bean, Reynold. How to Be a Slightly Better Parent. Los Angeles: Price Stern Sloan, 1991.

If children are "adults in training," then a happy, secure, responsible child will become a successful adult. Six basic principles are covered: the power struggle, say nice things to children, be weird, don't do things for your children that they can do for themselves, have high esteem and learn to say you're sorry.

Beck, Aaron T. Love is Never Enough: How Couples Can Overcome Misunderstandings, Resolve Conflicts, and Solve Relationship Problems Through Cognitive Therapy. New York: HarperPerennial, 1988.

Beck identifies the most common problems in marriage: the power of negative thinking, disillusionment, rigid rules and expectations and miscommunication. Through analyzing the actual dialogue of troubled couples, Beck points the way toward resolving conflicts. Beck, Martha. Finding Your Own North Star. New York: Three Rivers Press, 2001.

Learn to read your internal compass, determine what is important to you (your own north star) and use that discovery to guide your life journey. Beck uses case studies and exercises in her step-by-step guide on evaluating your current lifestyle's pleasures and pains, listening to your body for directional cues, healing all self-defeating emotional scars, and achieving an authentic life.

Belsky, Gary and Gilovich, Thomas. Why Smart People Make Big Money Mistakes and How to Correct Them. New York: Fireside, 1999.

The authors examine the patterns of thinking and decision making involved in irrational behavior when it comes to spending, investing, borrowing, saving and wasting money. Their everyday focus provides valuable tips on avoiding the financial pitfalls that can cost thousands of dollars each year.

Berenblatt, Maida and Berenblatt, Alena Joy. Make an Appointment with Yourself: Simple Steps to Positive Self-Esteem. Florida: Health Communications, Inc., 1994.

Setting aside time for yourself shows that you are important enough to put at the top of your “to do” list. Focusing on developing self-esteem, this book explains how to: manage risks and fears, face being alone, overcome dependency, adapt to changes in intimate relationships and find healing from the pain of abuse. The authors advocate using the power of your time to begin the process toward a healthier, more confident life.

Beresford, Larry. The Hospice Handbook. Boston: Little, Brown & Co., 1993.

Beresford provides a complete guide to hospice care, covering how to find the right hospice, how to determine eligibility, how to make an informed decision, the right questions to ask, and how to get the best care for your money.

Berman, Claire. Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Aging Parents: How to Help, How to Survive. New York: Henry Holt, 1996.

This book deals with both local care givers and long-distance care givers, providing an objective look at the emotions involved and the reality of financial matters.

Berry, Dawn Bradley. The Divorce Sourcebook. California: Lowell House, 1995.

Berry provides her expertise as a lawyer to help you understand many of the complex issues that will arise during a divorce. Learn how to find a good divorce lawyer, how to evaluate joint assets for property division and how to determine child custody arrangements that are best for both the parents and the children.Berry, Dawn Bradley. The Domestic Violence Sourcebook. California: Lowell House, 1995.

Domestic abuse is both common and complicated, transcending ethnic, religious land socioeconomic boundaries. Women need an understanding of how abusive relationships develop and perpetuate in a cycle of violence. This sourcebook provides the information and advice to help battered women rebuild their lives in security and safety.Besharov, Douglas J. Recognizing Child Abuse. New York: MacMillan, 1990.

This book is a guide for the concerned, both the professional service provider and the layperson. It answers basic questions about child maltreatment in clear, understandable language. This is a nuts and bolts manual for people who must make life and death decisions.Betancourt, Marian. What to Do When Love Turns Violent: A Practical Resource for Women in Abusive Relationships. New York: HarperPerennial, 1997.

This book opens with an action plan for getting out of danger and finding immediate help, followed by details on how to stay safe and regain control over your life. The book also contains a state-by-state directory of domestic violence hotlines.

Bete Co., Channing L. Better Money Management: A Guide for Reaching Your Goals. South Deerfield, MA: Channing L. Bete Co., Inc., 1997.

From figuring your net worth to developing a budget and getting a loan, this booklet covers the basics of personal financial management. Learn how to move toward financial security and enter the world of investments.

Bete Co., Channing L. Managing Anger: Self-Care Handbook. South Deerfield, Massachusetts: 1998.

Anger is a powerful feeling and managing anger appropriately is a vital skill in today’s world. Learn to identify your anger triggers, how to calm yourself, and healthy ways to express anger without losing control and hurting yourself or others.

Bete Co., Channing L. Stress Management: A Handbook for Meeting Life’s Challenges. South Deerfield, MA: Channing L. Bete Co., Inc., 1997.

This booklet outlines physical, emotional and behavioral symptoms of stress, and some typical causes of stress in modern day life. The workbook format offers suggestions for reducing stress, including a section on relaxation techniques.Bingham, Mindy and Stryker, Sandy. Things Will Be Different for My Daughter: A Practical Guide to Building Her Self-Esteem and Self-Reliance. New York: Penguin Books, 1995.

Based on the latest research, this guide offers concrete advice and strategies on how to raise daughters to be confident and capable. Learn how to equip your daughter to face the day-to-day challenges at every age, help your daughter recognize and build healthy relationships and keep the lines of communication open.Birsner, E. Patricia. The 40+ Job Hunting Guide. New York: Facts on File, 1991.

Birsner examines some of the challenges the 40-plus group faces in the job market, from computers and health care services to the reduction in the middle management system that has been in place for years.Blake, Jeanne. Risky Times. New York: Workman Publishing Co., 1990.

This book is a "must read" for today's youth and their parents, covering the facts - not the myths - of AIDS.

Blankenhorn, David. Fatherless America. New York: BasicBooks, 1995.

Confronting what he calls Aour most urgent social problem,@ Blankenhorn notes that more than half of American children spend some of their childhoods without a father. Never before, he notes, have so many men abandoned their families. The book deals with the host of problems created by fatherless families and looks at reasons for the increase in children living without their dads.

Blau, Melinda. Families Apart. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1993.

Blau provides excellent advice on co-parenting. She stresses that it’s not the divorce that makes a mess of lives, it’s how you handle - or mishandle - the divorce and its aftermath.Blix, Jacqueline & Heitmiller, David. Getting a Life. New York: Penguin Books, 1997.

Voluntary simplicity is about achieving financial freedom and living well for less. Learn proven ideas for breaking the link between what you do for a living and who you are. The authors and more than two dozen other families share their experiences on such issues as paying for health care and raising children in a materialistic world.

Bloomberg, Gerri M. and Holden, Margaret Dodge. The Women's Job Search Handbook. Vermont: Williamson Publishing, 1991.

The authors deal head-on with the issues that often keep women out of the jobs and careers they want. This book is a highly valuable resource for women who are ready to seek out new challenges in the workplace.

Bloomfield, Harold; Colgrove, Melba and McWilliams, Peter. How to Survive the Loss of a Love. Michigan: Mary Books/Prelude Press, 2000.

This book covers understanding loss, surviving, healing and growing, through a balance of practical advice and poetry. The New York Times said this is “one of the ten most recommended books by clinical psychologists to their clients.”Bodenhamer, Gregory. Back in Control. New York: Prentice Hall Press, 1983.

This book shows parents how to reestablish their rightful place as bosses of the family. Children learn that there are rules they must obey, whether they want to or not, and they will grow up believing they can succeed in doing what is required of them.Bolles, Richard Nelson. The New Quick Job Hunting Map. Ten Speed Press, 1990.

"In order to hunt for your ideal job, or even something close to your ideal job, you must have a picture of it in your head. The clearer the picture, the easier it will be to hunt for it. The purpose of this booklet is to guide you as you draw that picture."Bolles, Richard N. The Three Boxes of Life and How to Get Out of Them. California: Ten Speed Press, 1978.

What are “the three boxes of life?” Bolles defines them as school, work and retirement, noting that just as we master each box, we find it’s time to move on to another one. Learn how to transfer your experiences at each level into a richer life.

Bolton, Michele Kremen. The Third Shift: Managing Hard Choices in Our Careers, Homes, and Lives as Women. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2000.

The first shift is on the job, the second is at home, and the third is spent reviewing actions and decisions of the day. Learn how to transform the third shift into a time of self-awareness and self-confidence instead of sinking into guilt and self-doubt.

Bolton, Robert. People Skills. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1979.

Written for people with a strong desire to improve their relationships, this book outlines different approaches to interpersonal communications. Learn how to assert yourself, listen to others and resolve conflicts.Bonet, Diana. Easy English. California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1993.

Bonet’s guide to basic grammar and usage helps you understand the parts of speech, use words effectively, overcome fears of grammar, punctuation and spelling and communicate confidently.

 

Bonet, Diana. Vocabulary Improvement. California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1992.

Learn to find the right word when you need it, expand your choice of words, and improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Improving your vocabulary helps you think more clearly and understand ideas better.

Borowitz, Susan. When We’re in Public, Pretend You Don’t Know Me. New York: Warner Books, 2003.

Mother-daughter relationships face tremendous challenges as the daughter moves through adolescence. Learn how to weather the power struggles, moodiness and manipulation, keeping the lines of communication open so your daughter makes a safe and healthy transition to adulthood.

Borysenko, Joan. Guilt is the Teacher, Love is the Lesson. New York: Warner Books, 1990.

"Dr. Joan Borysenko reaches out to comfort and reassure those who suffer the 'soul sickness' that evolves from guilt and reveals how we can rediscover guilt for what it was truly intended to be: not a detour from life's positive path, but a direct route to the divine source of power that resides within us all. It reveals the path to forgiveness for those of us who find it most difficult to forgive ourselves."Boston Women's Health Book Collective. The New Our Bodies, Ourselves. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1992.

This classic has been updated for the 90s, dealing with women's health care issues ranging from young adult to senior citizen.

Braham, Barbara J. Finding Your Purpose. California: Crisp Publications, 1991.

Finding Your Purpose is both easy to read and extremely challenging. Braham’s work is designed to help you: grow toward self-actualization by discovering your purpose; learn about the five masks that may be concealing your passion; clarify and select your most important values; and develop your intuition.Brennan, Shaun and Winklepleck, Julie. Resourceful Woman. Detroit, Michigan: Visible Ink Press, 1994.

This reference book - which also includes profiles, commentaries, fiction and poetry - is bursting with information on contacts and connections on politics, the arts, kinship, sexuality, health and spirituality.Brewer, Kristine C. The Stress Management Handbook. Kansas: National Press Publications, 1995.

Learn to identify sources of stress, achieve better health through proper exercise and diet, and break the “stress cycle.” Brewer also explains how to recognize the warning signals of burnout, assess priorities and balance the demands of work and family more effectively.Bridges, James & Deborah. Mortgage Loans: What's Right for You? Virginia: Betterway Publications, Inc., 1989.

"This is a complete guide to mortgage loans - for both the prospective home buyer and the homeowner who may be thinking about refinancing. Complete and up to date, it includes the latest loan policy changes made by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). You are informed about all the closing costs, from origination and appraisal fees to the credit report and the attorney's fee."

Bridges, William. Transitions: Strategies for Coping with the Difficult, Painful and Confusing Times in Your Life. Massachusetts: Perseus Books, 1980.

Change - even welcome change - brings both opportunities and turmoil. Learn how to create a road map to help you successfully through transitions. Bridges explains the three stages of transition: endings, the neutral zone and the new beginning.

Briggs, Dorothy Corkille. Celebrate Your Self: Enhancing Your Own Self-Esteem. New York: Broadway Books, 1977.

Self-esteem affects how you act, how you relate to others and what you accomplish. Learn how to evaluate and enhance your personal belief system and how to communicate effectively with others.

Brooks, Donna and Brooks, Lynn. Seven Secrets of Successful Women. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1997.

The authors examine the essential skills frequently overlooked by working women and explain how to find the balance between work and family, how to get noticed and put your career on the fast track and why you don't have to be a superstar to succeed.Brown, Carla. Dynamic Communication Skills for Women. Kansas: National Press Publications, 1989.

Powerful communication techniques are critical to women in today’s workplace. Learn how to appear poised and confident, present your ideas effectively in writing, meet conflict head-on with communication tools that get solutions, and avoid words and expressions that can sabotage your communication impact.

Browne, Joy. Dating for Dummies. Foster City, CA: IDG Books Worldwide, 1997.

Dating can lead to anxiety in people of all ages. Browne shows how you can keep your confidence and avoid common pitfalls. Topics include everything from setting up the date, dealing with anxiety, and breaking up, as well as specialized dating situations and dangerous dates.Browne, Joy. Nobody's Perfect. New York: Simon & Schuster, Inc., 1989.

"Growing up in America means growing up insecure. We live in a capitalistic marketplace society designed to sell us things we don't need. By and large this is accomplished by making us believe that whatever we are is wrong. [We] get suckered into believing in perfectionism on an individual level and on the whole. Even if it's not happening in our home, we're sure it's occurring down the block. This book is an overview of these expectations and their consequences and how we become victims to that notion of perfectionism and how we can get out of this."

Bruns, Jerome H. They Can But They Don’t: Helping Students Overcome Work Inhibition. New York: Viking, 1992.

Bruns deals with children who perform well on tests, understand what is covered in class and have no identified learning disability, but who seem unwilling or unable to complete assignments on their own. This work inhibition may effect as many as 20 percent of American public school students. Bruns explains that these students lack the emotional skills needed to work independently, and offers a plan for overcoming the inhibition to complete tasks.Brush, Stephanie. Men: An Owner's Manual. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1984.

A complete catalog for the willing but wary female, this book is a guide to having a man underfoot. Topics include: what men are for, how they think, where to take them and whether or not to keep them.

Bryan, Mark & Cameron, Julia. The Money Drunk: 90 Days to Financial Sobriety. Los Angeles, California: Lowell House, 1992.

Money - or the lack of it – doesn’t have to rule your life. Learn how to conquer your financial obsession and free yourself from addiction to the dollar.

Bucher, Bradley. Winning Them Over: How to Negotiate Successfully with Your Kids. New York: Times Books, 1987.

The author is a specialist in developing techniques to improve children's behavior. He shows parents how to achieve effective discipline at the lowest emotional cost.

Bullitt, Dorothy. Filling the Void. New York: Rawson Associates, 1996.

Bullitt outlines a proven program for coping with loss, whether of a loved one, a marriage, a job, property, money, security, health or hope. Her six steps from loss to fulfillment provide a way to snap back and find comfort again.

Burka, Jane B. & Yuen, Lenora M. Procrastination. Massachusetts: Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., 1983.

"The book starts with the reasons we put off tasks - fears of failure, success, control, separation, and attachment - and their roots in our childhood and adult experiences. In Part II, the authors offer a practical tested program to overcome procrastination, through achieving set goals, managing time, enlisting support, and handling stress. They even offer tips on living and working with the procrastinators you may know."

Burley-Allen, Madelyn. Memory Skills in Business. California: Crisp Publications. 1988.

Most people use only a fraction of their memory capability. Burley-Allen shows how techniques and systems can be used to improve memory, and how improving memory is a guide to productivity.

Butler, Gillian & Hope, Tony. Managing Your Mind: The Mental Fitness Guide. New York: Oxford University Press, 1995.

Butler and Hope explain how to develop your full potential. Topics include building self-confidence and self-esteem and breaking bad habits and taking control of both the present and the future.

Caine, Lynn. Being a Widow. New York: Penguin Books, 1990.

Caine offers practical, reassuring advice on coping with loneliness; handling the estate, insurance and other financial matters; finding a support group; and responding to tactless remarks from well-meaning people.

Cairo, Jim. Motivation and Goal-Setting: The Keys to Achieving Success. Kansas: National Press Publications, 1995.

Setting goals and following through on them is the basis of success at home and at work. Learn how to clearly define your values, become more goal-oriented and productive, create an action plan that gets results, and stay motivated in the face of setbacks.

Cameron, Julia. The Artist's Way. California: Jeremy P. Tarcher, 1992.

Cameron shows how negative attitudes can be replaced with artistic confidence and productivity. Her 12-week program was designed to rescue creativity from a variety of blocks, including fear, self-sabotage, jealousy, guilt, addictions, excuses and other inhibitors. Designed for creative types, this book can also be beneficial to anyone wishing to recover a sense of self-worth and self-confidence to develop a fuller, more productive life.

Campbell, Bebe Moore. Successful Women, Angry Men. New York: Random House, 1987.

"The struggle for career advancement has always taken its toll on marriage, but now both husbands and wives are spending more time and energy on their work than on their relationship. And when children come? Then the problem often erupts into backlash. Husbands criticize their wives and feel neglected. Wives at first try to be superwomen and eventually burn themselves out. Tensions rise, the warfare escalates and many marriages do not survive. The book is filled with moving personal stories of what the respondents have experienced."

Canape, Charlene. The Part-Time Solution. New York: Harper & Row, 1990.

"In this timely new book, Charlene Canape, a business journalist and mother of two, confronts the myth that working part-time means marking time, and advocates that the right part-time position can be an ideal career-path option for women during the child-rearing years. The Part-Time Solution will help you: realize the benefits of part-time work at all career levels; structure a part-time job from a full-time one; negotiate the salary, benefits and work arrangements that you want and deserve, and many more practical strategies.

Canfield, Jack & Hansen, Mark Victor. Chicken Soup for the Soul. Florida: Health Communications, Inc., 1993.

Canfield and Hansen share a collection of inspirational stories to illustrate the possible. Their stories cover topics ranging from love and learning to love yourself to parenting and living your dream.Canfield, Jack & Hansen, Mark Victor. Chicken Soup for the Single’s Soul. Florida: Health Communications, Inc., 1999.

Whether you love being single or long to find a life partner, this book offers wisdom, laughter and insight. The stories – written by other singles – relate the unique challenges and joys of enjoying life as a single person.

Cannie, Joan Koob. The Woman's Guide to Management Success. New York: Prentice Hall Press, 1979.

"If you're a woman who wants to get ahead in business, your climb up the corporate success ladder may be easier than you think. With this book you will learn how to exercise all the natural advantages you have because you're a woman, overcome the passive conditioning you received as an adolescent, and assert the confidence and skill necessary to land and make the most of that executive position. Practical strategies for dealing with criticism without getting defensive or frazzled; handling men who flatter, flirt with, or bully you; overcoming the fear of making decisions, and more."

Cannon, Sherri. How to Be Taken Seriously: The Art of Balancing Credibility and Visibility. Kansas: National Press Publications, 1992 (Video series)

It’s not enough to do your job well and hope someone will notice. Instead, you need a strategy to be visible if you want to get ahead on the job. Cannon shows how to be your own press agent; overcome personal beliefs that might be holding you back; take well-planned, constructive risks; and develop a powerful image.

Cantor, Dorothy; Bernay, Toni & Stroess, Jean. Women in Power. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1992.

"Women in Power takes a close look at the new cadre of women in high elected office today who have redefined the model for leadership in American politics. Interviews with 25 of the most powerful women in American politics today reveal the psychological 'secrets' that gave them the confidence to take on the status quo and succeed in a stubbornly male arena."

Card, Emily and Miller, Adam. Business Capital for Women: An Essential Handbook for Entrepreneurs. New York: MacMillan, 1996.

This book shows entrepreneurs how to tap the financial resources they need to start and develop their own companies. From business plans to sources of capital to surviving failure – and success – attorneys Card and Miller cover all the bases.

Card, Emily. The Single Parent’s Money Guide: A Blueprint for Managing Your Money When You’re the Only One Your Family Can Count On. New York: MacMillan, 1996.

Whether you’re a single parent by choice or because of unexpected family circumstances, you may not be prepared for the legal and financial responsibilities you now face alone. Learn how to negotiate alimony and child support, save money on household expenses, cope with financial emergencies, involve your children in setting financial goals, name a guardian for your children and write a will.

Carlson, Kristine. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff for Women: Simple and Practical Ways to Do What Matters Most and Find Time for You. New York: Hyperion, 2001.

Women’s lives are full – sometimes overfull – with little time for relaxation. Carlson shows how to find that small, still center; how to live with more joy, calm and peace in a chaotic world.

Carlson, Richard. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff with Your Family. New York: Hyperion, 1998.

Subtitled “Simple Ways to Keep Daily Responsibilities and Household Chaos from Taking Over Your Life,” this book features 100 short tips for making relationships at home more peaceful and loving.

Carlson, Richard and Bailey, Joseph. Slowing Down to the Speed of Life. New York: HarperCollins, 1997.

If you feel like you’re rushing but never catching up, you’re not alone. The frantic pace and pressure of modern life can take a toll on your health and happiness, but Carlson and Bailey explain how you can step out of the rat race without sacrificing your work productivity or lifestyle.

Caron, Ann. Don't Stop Loving Me: A Reassuring Guide for Mothers of Adolescent Daughters. New York: HarperPerennial, 1990.

The mother of six children, Ann Caron holds a doctorate in education and developmental psychology. She discusses what is happening to daughter's minds and bodies during adolescence, and then guides parents through the issues they face: trust, dependency, sex, peers, friends, competition, alcohol and drugs, discipline…and more.

Carson, Richard. Taming Your Gremlin. Chicago: Nightingale-Conant Corp., 1991. (6 tapes).

Carson explains how to banish the voice in your head that's causing you to feel bad. "Taming" that gremlin can lead to greater self-esteem and happiness.

Carter-Scott, Cherie. If Life Is a Game, These are the Rules. New York: Broadway Books, 1998.

Corporate trainer and consultant Carter-Scott outlines her belief that there are no mistakes in life, only lessons to be repeated. She offers insights on self-esteem, respect, acceptance, forgiveness, ethics, compassion, humility, gratitude and courage.

Cassidy, M. Diann. Going Back to School. California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1992.

"Going Back to School is about just that: from thinking about it casually, to making a decision that is right for you, then sticking with it until you succeed at getting a diploma. It is for adults: those who've never had any higher education, and those who were there a long time ago and want to pursue that next degree. Adults thinking about returning to school face a unique set of challenges. Educational shortcomings, responsibilities for other family members and finances are but a few. This is a companion to keep you on track until you reach your educational goal."

Castleman, Michael. Crime Free. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1984.

"Based on ten years of research and study, Crime Free is the most comprehensive self-help book ever written on the subject of crime prevention. Calling on the expert advice of former criminals and crime-prevention specialists, Castleman demonstrates how simple target-hardening measures can discourage burglars and safeguard your home better than expensive and elaborate alarm systems, why it's easier to avoid street assault when you walk in the street - on the left side, facing traffic - than on the sidewalk, and many more easy-to-learn techniques."

Chandler, Steve. 100 Ways to Motivate Yourself. New Jersey: Career Press, 1996.

Chandler provides solid techniques for breaking down negative barriers that keep you from reaching your goals. Using feedback from his seminar students, Chandler challenges readers to turn defeatist attitudes into energetic, enthusiastic accomplishments.

Chapman, Elwood N. The Fifty-Minute Career Discovery Program. California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1988.

"This publication will introduce the critical building blocks of how to conduct an effective career search. Using the simple but sound system presented can make dramatic changes in one's life and future happiness. It is a book to use. The unique 'self-pace' format and the many exercises encourage the reader to get involved and try some new ideas immediately."

Charland, William. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Changing Careers. New York: Alpha Books, 1998.

Pick up tips, professional advice and guidelines that can help make a reality out of that new job you’ve been dreaming about. Charland gives advice on assessing your skills and deciding if you are ready for a career change. He also provides sample resumes to help you get results.

Charles, C. Leslie. Why Is Everyone So Cranky? New York: Hyperion, 1999.

Charles addresses 10 characteristics of our “hurry/worry culture,” examining the causes of America’s anger epidemic. She also offers positive suggestions for enhancing attitude, lifestyle and everyday habits to “rev up your emotional immune system.”

Cilley, Marla. Sink Reflections. New York: Bantam Books, 2002.

Learn how to create doable housekeeping routines and break overwhelming chores into manageable bites to restore peace to your home and self. Learn how to FLY: Finally Love Yourself by clearing away the disorder and chaos.

Clemes, Harris, Bean, Reynold, & Clark, Aminah. How to Raise Teenagers’ Self-Esteem. New York: Price Stern Sloan, 1978.

A sense of self-worth allows us to feel good about life, but how do you boost self-esteem in teenagers. The authors describe proven techniques and discuss why self-esteem is vital.

Clinton, Hillary Rodham. It Takes a Village and Other Lessons Children Teach Us. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1996.

Clinton weaves “lessons: from a range of family, friends, volunteers and professionals to outline ways to do a better job of raising our children. The book explores the implications of what we know about the cognitive and emotional development of children, and explores ideas to put to work in homes, schools, businesses, churches and government.

Cohen, Donna and Eisdorfer, Carl. Caring for Your Aging Parents: A Planning and Action Guide. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam, 1993.

This book will help you to meet and deal with the challenge of caring for aging parents. The authors give many stories of how to deal with the situation, yet stresses that what may be good for one family will not work for all. The main theme is keeping the elderly parents well cared for, but keeping the family together is the most difficult.

Cohen, Donna and Eisdorfer, Carl. Seven Steps to Effective Parent Care. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1993.

Parent care is a normal part of family life. This book helps you face the problems and joys of caring for your aging parent, focusing on your role in the caring process and what is best for both sides of the family.

Cohen, Gail. Assertiveness Skills: 12 Action Steps to Create Visibility and Take Charge of Your Life. Kansas: National Press Publications, 1998.

Cohen’s 12 action steps are designed to help you respond assertively to people and problems; understand how fear, uncertainty and doubt can sabotage your assertiveness; deal with difficult people; and boost your negotiating power.

Cohen, Robert Stephan. Reconcilable Differences: 7 Keys to Remaining Together from a Top Matrimonial Lawyer. New York: Atria Books, 2002.

Cohen’s belief that no marriage is half as complicated as a divorce prompted him to identify seven “unusual differences” that often lead to conflict, but don’t have to signal the end of a marriage: parallel lives, communication, sex, money, infidelity, transitions, family/in-laws. He explains three phases of conflict – warning signs, crimes and misdemeanors and reconciliation – and shows how to put differences behind you and move on…together.

Cohen, Sherry Suib. Secrets of a Very Good Marriage. New York: Carol Southren Books, 1993.

This humorous look at marriage also offers some insights on how to develop and keep a good marriage.

Collins, Nancy Grigsby, Mason. Love at Second Sight: Playing the Midlife Dating Game. New Jersey: New Horizons Press, 2004.

Using more than 400 in-depth surveys and personal interviews with singles in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, the authors offer practical advice on dating services, personal ads, internet dating, and the first encounter. They also discuss dating dos and don’ts, male-female communication and much more.

Conley, Lauren & Bierman, Jeff. Meet Me Online: The #1 Practical Guide to Internet Dating. North Carolina: Old Mountain Press, 1999.

Whether you are a computer novice or a dedicated internet surfer, this guide takes you through the process of online dating in a step-by-step fashion. The authors describe the internet as an amazing resource that allows some of the most well-educated, intelligent and personable singles to meet and develop quality relationships.

Conrad, Pamela J. Balancing Home and Career. California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1990.

"This book was developed for those who feel burdened with too many responsibilities and without time for enough personal enjoyment. It will help explore and define your home responsibilities, your career requirements and how you spend leisure time. It provides ideas which allow more time for fun. The resulting better balance will help you achieve more in both your career and at home."

Conway, Jill Ker. Written by Herself. New York: Vintage Books, 1992.

"One of the most thoughtful and affecting autobiographies of the last decade. Conway presents the autobiographical writings of 25 of her literary predecessors and contemporaries in a volume that is outstanding both for strength and clarity of its individual selections and for what it conveys about the range of American women's experience in the last 150 years."

Cosby, Bill. Love and Marriage. New York: Bantam Books, 1989.

Cosby takes a humorous look at love, courtship and the institution of marriage, calling it a miracle for two people to live together day after day. This book provides a few laughs while also offering some insights into making marriage work.

Covey, Stephen R. First Things First. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1994.

This book on time management goes beyond the quick fixes, focusing on four areas: to live, to love, to learn and to leave a legacy.

Covey, Stephen R. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families. New York: St. Martin's Griffin, 1997.

Strong families don't just happen: they need the combined energy, talent, desire, vision and dedication from all family members. Learn how to find time to be together, solve family disputes, heal broken relationships and change a negative family atmosphere.

Covey, Stephen R. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1989.

"This book contains important ideas that can lead to dramatic improvements in personal performance and satisfaction. The habits deal with self-mastery, public victory of teamwork, cooperation and communication, and a regular, balanced renewal of the four basic dimensions of life which create the upward spiral of growth to new levels of understanding, living, personal performance and satisfaction."

Covey, Sean. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens. New York: Fireside, 1998.

Being a teenager can be both difficult and wonderful. Covey offers a step-by-step guide to help teens improve their self-image, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve their goals, get along with their parents…and more. The book features cartoons and quotes, as well as stories of real teens from all over the world.

Craig, Judi. What Happened at School Today? A Good Housekeeping Parent Guide. New York: Skylight Press, 1994.

Craig covers a wealth of subjects: getting your child ready for school, teacher trouble, social problems with classmates, "teacher's pet," getting into trouble at school, homework hassles, and what to do when your child does not want to go to school. A must!

Cramer, Kathryn D. Staying on Top When Your World Turns Upside Down. New York: Viking, 1990.

"Believing that you can increase physical stamina, build self-confidence, and gain personal satisfaction even during times of devastating change, Dr. Cramer offers the help you need in getting through the major changes no one can escape - such as job change, divorce, or the death of a loved one."

Crisp Publications, Inc. Twelve Steps to Self-Improvement. California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1991.

"This book in an ideal way for a person to confidentially and realistically assess individual strengths and weaknesses in the most important aspects of life - including attitude, self-esteem, assertiveness and interpersonal communication skills. It is a good idea to consider yourself as a battery that has started to lose its energy and needs a recharge. Consider the 'recharge machine' to be this book."

Crockett, Marilyn. The Money Club: Is Your Financial Future Safe? What Every Woman Should Know. New York: Fireside, 1998.

Many smart, competent women feel insecure when it comes to dealing with money. But ignoring your financial safety can lead to disaster. Crockett provides the answers you need for saving, investing and planning for your future – plus advice for every major financial transition in your life, from getting married to coping with widowhood.

Crosby, Faye J. Juggling. New York: The Free Press, 1991.

Every woman who is juggling work and family responsibilities can use this book, which deals with the unexpected advantages of balancing career and home for women and their families.

Crum, Thomas. The Magic of Conflict. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1987.

This book is for those who want to go beyond success, turning a life of work into a work of art. Crum presents "aiki," a New Age stress reduction strategy based on Japanese martial art and mind-body discipline.

Cutler, Winnifred B. Searching for Courtship. New York: Villard Books, 1993.

Subtitled “The Smart Woman’s Guide to Finding a Good Husband,” this book provides a road map for successfully negotiating the twists and turns of courtship. Learn how to sustain a nurturing relationship, increase your sensual pleasures, enjoy a heightened sense of determination, and accept responsibility.

Damon, William. The Moral Child: Nurturing Children's Natural Moral Growth. New York: MacMillan, 1988.

Damon provides a survey of scientific knowledge about children's moral development.

Davidson, Jeff. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Assertiveness. New York: Alpha Books, 1997.

Stand up and be heard? This book provides you with guidelines for asserting yourself with everyone: from your kids to your boss. Learn how to speak up in a meeting, how to talk to your boss and how to get your mother-in-law to listen.

Davidson, Jeff. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Change Management. New York: Alpha Books, 2002.

Learn how to deal with employees who are resistant to change, prepare your team for change and respond to changes in your industry. Davidson looks at the basics of change management and then explains how to lead through organizational change.

Davidson, Jeff. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Managing Stress. New York: Alpha Books, 1997.

Discover how to recognize the stresses in your life, manage job demands, become more focused and deal constructively with the stress you can’t eliminate. Davidson examines both internal and external sources of stress, and shows how you can choose to have less stress in your life.

Davidson, Jeff. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Managing Your Time. New York: Alpha Books, 1995.

This book deals with quick and easy ways to win back control of your time. Learn how to leave work on time, whittle down your priorities, trade money for time, and make rest and relaxation a priority.

Davidson, Jeff. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Reaching Your Goals. New York: Alpha Books, 1998.

Davidson provides quick and easy suggestions for reaching your financial, career, fitness and family goals. You’ll appreciate his down-to-earth advice on how to get others to help you meet your goals and idiot-proof steps for charting your progress.

Davis, Martha; Eshelman, Elizabeth Robbins and McKay, Michael. The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook. California: New Harbinger Publications, Inc., 2000.

Follow the simple step-by-step instructions to work toward mastery of breathing, progressive relaxation, meditation, though-stopping, worry control, and coping skills. The book also covers job stress management, time management, exercise and nutrition.

Day, Laura. Practical Intuition. New York: Random House, 1996.

Readers are taken by the hand and led through the forgotten part of themselves. Day helps harness the power of instinct and put it to work.

Day, Laura. Practical Intuition for Success. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1997.

Learn how to use your inner power - the gut instinct of intuition - to make better decisions, unleash your financial genius, take the "pulse" at meetings, uncover hidden agendas and solve problems quickly.

De Angelis, Sidney. You're Entitled. Chicago: Contemporary Books, 1989.

"If you're a woman facing divorce, you need a sound and thorough grasp of the basics of divorce litigation. This book will save you thousands of dollars in attorney's fees by teaching you what you need to know before you step into a divorce lawyer's office."

DeBeauvoir, Simone. A Very Easy Death. New York: Warner Books, 1964.

Losing a loved one to death is never easy. DeBeauvoir documents the death of her mother, dealing with the day-to-day mysteries of existence. The book is a journal of life, love and the human experience.

De Becker, Gavin. The Gift of Fear. New York: Dell Publishing, 1997.

Learn how to spot subtle signs of danger before it is too late. Learn specific ways to protect yourself and those you love: how to act when approached by a stranger; what to do if you are being stalked; and how to avoid the biggest mistake you can make with a threatening person. De Becker defines true fear as a gift, and encourages us to trust our gut instincts to protect ourselves from danger.

Deci, Edward L. and Flaste, Richard. Why We Do What We Do. New York: Grosset/ Putnam, 1995.

This book is about human motivation and ways of having people feel they are getting more out of life. The authors show us how people work more efficiently, learn more and treat each other better when their sense of autonomy is encouraged.

Deford, Deborah, editor. Are You Old Enough to Read this Book? Pleasantville, New York: The Reader’s Digest Association, Inc., 1997.

The joys and realities of midlife are reflected in this compilation of essays and interviews from some of America’s wittiest and wisest voices.

Deford, Deborah. The Simpler Life: An Inspirational Guide to Living Better with Less. Pleasantville New York: Reader’s Digest Books, 1998.

Deford shows you how to clear away life’s clutter and focus on the things that matter most. Her realistic, down-to-earth advice offers both inspiration and information for people who wish to simplify their lives at home and at the office. Learn to navigate the complexities of modern life to rediscover the simple pleasures that make life worth living.

Deits, Bob. Life After Loss. Arizona: Fisher Books, 1992.

Deits provides a personal guide for dealing with death, divorce, job change, relocation, major surgery or the onset of chronic illness. He describes what to expect in the first weeks following the loss; how to cry and why tears help recovery; how to deal with anger, depression and guilt; and how to handle the holidays and other family events.

Detweiler, Gerri. The Ultimate Credit Handbook. New York: Plume, 1997.

Credit is a fact of modern life, but it presents many problems for many people. Learn how to improve your credit rating, master the secrets of good credit and battle credit card fraud and bank errors. Detweiler also discusses painless ways to cut spending and get out of debt.

Dickey, Terry. The Basics of Budgeting. California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1992.

"Packed with practical, tested and easy-to-apply tips for the entire management team, this book is a must for everyone from beginning supervisors to the company president. Effective planning and budgeting are at the heart of every successful business. The Basics of Budgeting contains essential information that will help you do it right."

DiMona, Lisa and Herndon, Constance. Women's Sourcebook. New York: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1994.

This book provides a wealth of information and resources on a wide variety of topics, from education, safety and violence to health and the retirement years.

Dink, Greg & Scatoni, Frank. The Finance Doctor: An 8-Step Prescription So You Can Stop Chasing Your Bills and Start Chasing Your Dreams. Florida: Vital Publishing, 2000.

A storyteller at heart, Dink explains complex financial concepts in simple terms. Learn how to get control of your finances; leave credit card debt behind; invest now for a comfortable retirement; make intelligent decisions about major purchases; and always get great value for your money.

Dinnocenzo, Debra & Swegan, Richard. Dot Calm: The Search for Sanity in a Wired World. California: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc., 2001.

Dinnocenzo and Swegan offer practical solutions for simplifying your life amid the bombardment of cell phones, faxes, pagers and email without compromising your career. Learn how to reconcile your personal priorities and values with the demands of work; how to leave the office behind and take time to recharge your batteries; organize and prioritize the endless electronic clutter in your life; and maintain human contact in a world of faceless electronic communication.

Dixon, Pam & Tiersten, Sylvia. Be Your Own Headhunter Online. New York: Random House, 1995.

By using online networking, finding a job can take weeks rather than months. The book deals with how to get the job you want by using the information superhighway.

Dobkin, Rachael and Sippy, Shana. The College Woman's Handbook. New York: Workman Publishing, 1995.

This book deals with everything you want and need to know about college, from 11th hour cramming to dealing with racism; with partying to graduate school.

Dolan, Ken & Dolan, Daria. Straight Talk on Money. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1993.

Learn practical strategies for keeping more of the money you earn and investing wisely so your money works harder for you. The Dolans discuss how to save on a mortgage without the hassle of refinancing, how to save for both college for your children and retirement for yourself, and how to use banker’s tips to save money on checking accounts and more.

Domar, Alice D. Self-Nurture. New York: Viking, 2000.

Subtitled “Learning to Care for Yourself as Effectively as You Care for Everyone Else,” Domar’s book offers practical ways to nurture body, mind and spirit. She suggests a new way to look at and solve problems in your closest relationships; strategies for transforming negative thoughts into positive ones; ideas on how to make guilt-free time for leisure; and ways to develop a self-nurturing spirituality.

Domar, Alice D. & Dreher, Henry. Healing Mind, Healthy Woman: Using the Mind-Body Connection to Manage Stress and Take Control of Your Life. New York: Henry Holt and Co., 1996.

Knowing how to harness the power of your mind can make a vast difference in the way your body deals with psychological stress and physical changes. The authors discuss how the mind-body connection can be used in a wide range of conditions: pre-menstrual syndrome, infertility, miscarriage, menopause, eating disorders and cancer.

Dombro, Amy L. & Bryan, Patty. Sharing the Caring. New York: Fireside, 1991.

"Any parent making the transition to child care has important questions: What should I be looking for in making child-care arrangements? Will my child love the caregiver more than me? What do I do if there are problems with the caregiver? These concerns and others are addressed as they explain how to choose a caregiver or a child-care program with confidence. They show how parents can work most effectively with caregivers to ensure a positive experience for their child."

Dominguez, Joseph & Vicki Robin. Your Money or Your Life. New York: Penguin Group, 1992.

Transforming your relationship with money and achieving financial independence are the major themes of this “must read” book. Learn how to track where your money is going and how to make sure your money adds to - rather than subtracts from - the quality of your life.

Dorfman, John. Family Investment Guide. New York: Atheneum, 1981.

"John Dorfman's step-by-step program for financial security is specifically geared to the needs of families - to provide for retirement and college education, as a shield against adversity, and a way to cash in on opportunity. It is up-to-date with respect to changes in the tax laws. It is lively and cogent. It is biased only in one direction - the direction of your financial security."

Dorn, Katie K. From Briefcase to Diaper Bag. New York: Random House, 1995.

Written from the perspective of a mother who left the dress-for-success world of a high-powered marketing executive for the life of a stay-at-home mom, this book addresses many of the issues faced by former career women who now define themselves as mommies.

Dorner, Dietrich. The Logic of Failure. New York: Henry Holt & Co., Inc., 1989.

Dorner shows by example - sometimes hilarious, sometimes horrifying - how we pile error upon error to arrive at the wrong conclusion when facing a complex problem. Examples and brain-teasing experiments provide better alternatives. This book is a guideline for intelligent planning and decision-making that can sharpen the thinking skills of business managers, policy makers and everyone involved in the daily challenge of getting from "Point A to Point B."

Dowis, Richard. How to Make Your Writing Reader-Friendly: A Self-Help Manual for People Who Want to Write Better. Virginia: Betterway Publications, 1990.

Many people lack the skills they need to write clearly and concisely. Longer is not better when it comes to business writing. Dorvis offers techniques to help make your writing clear, correct, complete, concise and considerate.Dowling, Colette. Perfect Women. New York: Summit Books, 1988.

"In Perfect Women, Dowling identifies another phenomenon common to women everywhere: a chronic fear of inadequacy masked by driven, achieving behavior. Women who never stop working or exercising; who deny themselves the pleasures of food; who drive themselves to exhaustion in the name of their husbands, children, jobs or communities and the tragic results are portrayed in this book."

DuBrin, Andrew J. Bouncing Back: How to Manage Your Career in Unmanageable Times and How to Stay in the Game When Your Career is on the Line. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1992.

This book deals with ways to come back, whether your job has been eliminated or you've been left in the cold following a merger.

Dugger, Jim. Ward and June Don’t Live Here Anymore. Kansas: National Press Publications, 1991.

This parenting handbook offers help with common parenting challenges in two-career families. Learn how to: identify and anticipate family stages, keep communication lines open, discover ways to help children reach their potential, and create a family structure that can survive today’s hectic schedules.

Dulaney, Sara. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Single Parenting. New York: Alpha Books, 1998.

Parenting is a daunting task, one that can be even more challenging when you go it alone. Learn how to: deal with your single-parent status and how it affects your children; help your kids grow up confident and secure; how to work out custody and support issues; arrange flexible work schedule; and handle dating and remarriage.

Duncan, Shannon. Present Moment Awareness: A Simple, Step-By-Step Guide to Living in the Now. California: New World Library, 2003.

Taking major concepts from both ancient traditions and modern psychology, Duncan provides a mini-retreat, encouraging readers to discover themselves through contemplation.

DuPont, M. Kay. Business Etiquette and Professionalism. California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1990.

"This book is both a primer of basic etiquette as well as a refresher for those of us who think we're well informed. It is a common-sense approach to a subject deserving more attention because it bears on the effective - and productive - conduct of a business. The objective of this book is to teach the basics of business etiquette leading to the development of a personal action plan that will help a reader make some positive behavioral changes to improve the quality of his or her social awareness and manners."

Dwyer, Dawn. How to De-Junk Your Life. Kansas: National Press Publications, 1998.

Dwyer’s organizational tips and time-saving shortcuts are designed to help you transform a cluttered work area into an efficient space; conquer procrastination, perfectionism and pack-rat-it is; eliminate the “paper blizzard” that cripples your effectiveness; and stay organized permanently.

Dyer, Wayne D. Pulling Your Own Strings. New York: HarperPerennial, 1991.

Subtitled “Dynamic Techniques for Dealing with Other People and Living Your Life as You Choose,” this book shows how you can stop being victimized and operate from a position of power. Since we are responsible for how much we will be controlled by others, new attitudes can help us deal with manipulation by family, authority figures and people at work.

Edelman, Marian Wright. The Measure of Our Success: A Letter to My Children and Yours. New York: HarperPerennial, 1993.

Including “25 Lessons of Life,” The Measure of Our Success provides a compassionate message for parents who try to raise moral children. Edelman concludes her book with a chapter highlighting social, economic, physical and psychological problems confronting American children.

Edgerton, Jerry. Car Shopping Made Easy. New York: Warner Books, 1997.

Shopping for a car involves a major financial decision. Learn how to: determine what kind of car you should buy and how much you should pay, calculate the resale value of your new car before you buy, profit from the changing used-car market, and find out how much the dealer paid for the car - before you go into the showroom.

Edwards, Paul and Edwards, Sarah. Finding Your Perfect Work. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1996.

Paul and Sarah Edwards explain how to blend your personal goals and dreams with the practical realities of earning a meaningful and prosperous livelihood by working on your own.

Edwards, Paul and Edwards, Sarah. Working from Home. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1994.

Whether you’re just considering a home-based business, are already consulting, or would like to begin telecommuting, this book provides information and advice you can use to make your working at home experience profitable and pleasant. Learn how to set fees, make technology work for you, organize your work space and more.

Einstein, Elizabeth and Albert, Linda. Strengthening Your Stepfamily.

Minnesota: American Guidance Service, 1986. Written by stepparents, this book helps you understand the pitfalls and potentials of stepfamily living.

Eisenberg, Ronni, Organize Yourself. New York: MacMillan Publishing Co., 1997.

Subtitled "How to Organize Yourself from Your Desk to Job and Home Life," this book teaches the reader how to save time. Learn how to handle paper work, dispose of "junk" and pay bills on time. Tips cover how to run your household smoothly - even how to get the laundry done on time!

Eisenberg, Ronni. The Overwhelmed Person's Guide to Time Management. New York: Plume, 1997.

If phone calls, interruptions and procrastination are part of your time management problem, this book offers help. Learn to deal effectively with work pressures, family responsibilities, information overload and the many other demands on your time.

Elgin, Suzette Haden. Genderspeak: Men, Women and the Gentle Art of Self-Defense. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1993.

This book includes practical suggestions for the male-female communication crisis. Any man or woman can put these ideas to immediate use in both personal and professional life. The book covers a variety of relationships: couples, employers and employees, friends, colleagues, relatives, parents and children.

Elgin, Suzette H. Success with the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1989.

"Hitting back at verbal abuse in typical business situations is likely to be as unrewarding - and dangerous - as boxing with a cactus." The communication strategies in this book help eliminate verbal abuse from your life. Dr. Elgin extends her remarkable self-defense tactics against verbal abuse to the business world showing how to quickly recognize verbal abuse...gently defuse it...and replace it with clear, courteous, effective communication.

Eliot, Robert and Breo, Dennis. Is It Worth Dying For? A Self-Assessment Program to Make Stress Work For You, Not Against You. New York: Bantam Books, 1984.

Cardiologist Robert Eliot, who suffered his own stress-related heart attack, puts his years of research into plain English. This book is designed to give readers practical, personal and effective solutions to the problems associated with stress. Topics include: how to measure stress in your life, how you respond to stress, and how vulnerable you are to stress-related disease.

Elium, Jeanne and Elium, Don. Raising a Daughter. California: Celestial Arts, 1994.

This book addresses the unique challenges of mother/daughter relationships and the confusion experienced by fathers, as well as the special needs of single parents. The authors explore how ever-changing cultural and social attitudes toward women affect how parents treat their daughters.

Elium, Jeanne and Elium, Don. Raising a Son. California: Celestial Arts, 1992.

Boys need to know three things: Who's the boss? What are the rules? And, are you going to enforce them? The Eliums explain how to provide the firm, kind leadership sons need to mature.

Ellis, Dave. Creating Your Future. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1998.

Become the author of your future by determining what you want and ways to get it. Discover a reason to get up every day, and enjoy the new energy that a sense of purpose gives you. Ellis provides direction as you devise the vision of your future, with both short- and long-term goals.

Epstein, Seymour. You're Smarter Than You Think. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1993.

A high IQ helps a great deal, but what is called common sense is far more important. This book is a must for people who want to understand themselves and make better use of their minds.

Erickson, Donna. Prime Time Together with Kids. Minnesota: Augsberg Fortress, 1989.

The mother of three and an experienced teacher, Erickson provides 100 creative, easy-to-do activities to use with children. Seasonal and holiday projects are featured, along with ideas for ordinary-day fun.

Estes, Clarissa Pinkola. Women Who Run With the Wolves. New York: Ballantine Books, 1995.

Estes examines rich intercultural myths, fairy tales and stories to help women reconnect with the fierce, healthy and visionary attributes of their instinctual natures. Women can be daring and caring.

Evans, Sybil and Cohen, Sherry Suib. Hot Buttons: How to Resolve Conflict and Cool Everyone Down. New York: Cliff Street Books, 2000.

Learn what pushes your “hot buttons” and how you can turn them off, without alienating others and inflaming the conflict even further. The authors examine hot buttons in a variety of relationships, from family and friends to people you don’t even know – but with whom you may interact.

Eyre, Linda and Richard. Lifebalance: How to Simplify and Bring Harmony to Your Everyday Life. NewYork: Fireside, 1997.

Success in today’s world requires each of us to perform a balancing act. Learn how to balance work with family, structure with spontaneity and achievements with relationships to create an equilibrium you can live with.

Eyre, Linda and Richard. Teaching Your Children Responsibility. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1982.

Encouraging responsibility in your children isn't always easy, but it is worth the effort. Not only can you count on your children to do their homework and help with chores, but you are also teaching them to count on themselves, now and in adulthood.

Eyre, Richard and Eyre, Linda. Teaching Your Children Sensitivity. New York: Random House, 1995.

This book includes practical ideas for reaching your children and teaching them about sensitivity and service to others. Sensitivity can make their lives - and ours - full and complete.

Eyre, Linda and Eyre, Richard. Three Steps to a Strong Family. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1994.

This book deals with three steps for setting up a basic family legal system designed to: help prepare your child for the real world; help you keep your sanity as a parent; and help you give your child a sense of values and security.

Eyre, Richard. Don't Just Do Something, Sit There. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1995.

Eyre offers new maxims to refresh your mind and enrich your life. Old adages are adapted to new situations, with some surprising results.

Faber, Adele and Mazlish, Elaine. How to Be the Parent You Always Wanted to Be. New York: Hyperion, 1992 (Book and 2 cassette tapes).

Children have strong emotions and parents must be equipped to set limits while maintaining good will. The authors explain how children can express angry feelings without being hurtful and how to resolve family conflict.

Faber, Adele and Mazlish, Elaine. How to Talk So Kids Can Learn: At Home and at School. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1995.

You can overcome the gap between parents and teachers with the new skills that will help your children in school. Help your kids handle behavioral problems, school work and peers.

Faber, Adele & Mazlish, Elaine. Liberated Parents, Liberated Children: Your Guide to a Happier Family. New York: Avon Books, 1994.

Learn how good listening skills along with some proven parenting techniques can make life smoother for your and your children. The authors help parents work through problems common to all families.

Fader, Shirley Sloan. Wait a Minute, You Can Have it All. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1993.

This book is about working women who feel overwhelmed. A "must" for working mothers, it explains how to start enjoying life.

Feder, Michael. Money Minder. Pennsylvania: Liberty House Publishers, Inc., 1989.

"Money Minder is a proven system for organizing and maintaining your financial records - simply and easily. It will help you make better-informed investment decisions and improve your overall financial health. Guidance is provided at every step, and the forms are easy to use and understand. All forms come in ready-to-use format that you can simply photocopy as you need them."

Feinstein, Alice, editor. The Healthy Woman. Pennsylvania: Rodale Press, Inc., 1994.

This book gives information designed to help you make informed decisions about your health. It is not a substitute for treatment prescribed by your doctor, but rather a reference volume regarding major health concerns.

Fenwick, Elizabeth & Smith, Tony. Adolescence: The Survival Guide for Parents And Teenagers. London: Dorling Kindersley, 1993.

Family advice that reaches both parents and teens, this book covers every aspect of adolescence, such as physical changes, making friends, drugs, alcohol, eating disorders and sexual abuse. Questionnaires help identify parent-teen needs and areas of conflict, and the authors offer tactics for negotiating solutions acceptable to both parties.

Fiore, Neil, The New Habit. Los Angeles: Jeremy P. Tarcher, Inc., 1989.

Fiore outlines a strategic program for overcoming procrastination to complete tasks and enjoy guilt-free play.

Fisher, Bruce and Alberti, Robert. Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends. California: Impact Publishers, Inc., 2000.

Described as “just the right balance of shoulder-to-cry-on and kick-in-the-pants,” this book offers a supportive, step-by-step program to putting your life back together after divorce. Based on stages such as denial, fear, guilt/rejection, grief and anger, the rebuilding process helps individuals move toward letting go, recovering a sense of self-worth and transitioning into a new life.

Fisher, Sally. Life Mastery. New York: Crown Publishers, 1993.

Here's a book that tells us what we already know: that we're our own worst problem. It also tells us what we need to hear: that within each one of us rests our own best solution.

Fisher, Sally & Turkington, Carol. How to Handle Your Money the Lazy Way. New York: Alpha Books, 1998.

Keeping track of your finances can be a pain – unless you know these techniques. Learn the painless way to organize your income and outgo, repair your credit, find the best credit card interest rates and save money on mortgage interest…and more.

Fitzgerald, Helen. The Mourning Handbook. New York: Fireside, 1994.

Grieving the death of a loved one can be a complex, sometimes overwhelming process. Fitzgerald has written an accessible book, punctuated by stories of real people who have experienced many kinds of losses. A certified death educator, Fitzgerald’s professional qualifications are deepened by personal experience: the death of her husband left her a widow with four children.

Flusser, Marilise. Party Shoes to School and Baseball Caps to Bed. New York: Fireside, 1992.

"If you've ever felt overwhelmed (and under-financed) in a baby-garment store, started your day with a major argument over clothes, or been unable to persuade your daughter out of pink and purple, this book is a must-have. Among the many topics covered are: the Layette; Toddlers; school days; party clothes; plus smart shopping, shoes, catalogues, costumes and much more."

Foley, Denise & Nechas, Eileen. Women’s Encyclopedia of Health And Emotional Healing. Emmaus, Pennsylvania: Rodale Press, 1993.

The authors examine the inter-relatedness of a woman’s mind and body, with practical information on balancing physical and emotional states for a fuller life.

Forer, Lois. What Every Woman Needs to Know Before (and After) She Gets Involved with Men and Money. New York: Rowson Associates, 1993.

This book is based on Forer's 16 years as a judge, presiding over criminal and civil cases, and her lifetime as a lawyer, counseling women of all classes, ethnic origins and income levels.

Forward, Susan. Emotional Blackmail: When People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation and Guilt to Manipulate You. New York: HarperPerennial, 1997.

Emotional blackmail represents a powerful form of manipulation. Knowing how much we value our relationships with them, emotional blackmailers use our vulnerabilities to win our compliance. Forward outlines clear, specific steps readers can take to strengthen their relationships and break the cycle of emotional blackmail.

Forward, Susan. Men Who Hate Women and the Women Who Love Them. New York: Bantam Books, 1986.

Forward uses case histories of men and women trapped in destructive relationships to help women understand destructive patterns. She examines the role women play in the pattern, and how to break the cycle, regain self-respect and either repair the relationship or find the courage to love a truly loving man.

Forward, Susan. When Your Lover is a Liar: Healing the Wounds of Betrayal and Deception. New York: HarperCollins, 1999.

Forward profiles a variety of liars and explains how to deal with their lies. Learn how to maneuver through the maze of lying in love relationships to heal the wounds caused by deception and betrayal.

Fossum, Lynn. Overcoming Anxiety: A Primer for Better Life Management. California: Crisp Publications, 1990.

Anxiety is becoming more a part of modern life, but you can learn how to effectively cope with the sense of uneasiness, tension and apprehension. Learn to understand your body’s anxiety response system, how to maintain confidence and manage your life and the importance of rest and relaxation in dealing successfully with anxiety.

Foster, Carolyn. The Family Patterns Workbook. New York: Putnam Publishing Group, 1993.

Breaking free from your past and creating a life of your own involves assessing your family legacy of thoughts, attitudes and behaviors. This workbook allows you to focus on personal conflicts arising from the past and to lay out a course of action for improving the future.

Frager, Robert. Who am I? New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1994.

This comprehensive volume contains descriptions by the world's leading expert of the most widely-known typologies.

Frankel, Lois P. Overcoming Your Strengths: 8 Reasons Why Successful People Derail and How to Get Back on Track. New York: Harmony Books, 1997.

Learn to identify your dominant skills and professional behaviors and use them in innovative ways through this practical book. Dr. Frankel identifies the eight most common reasons that careers stall, plateau or derail, and what to do about them. Interestingly, the very strengths that can make people successful in the workplace can also lead to their undoing.

Freeman, Arthur and DeWolf, Rose. Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda. New York: HarperPerennial, 1990.

Mistakes are part of life, but letting go of them can be difficult. The authors show who to overcome regrets, mistakes and missed opportunities to make the most of your present life.

Freeman, Becky. Coffee Cup Friendship and Cheesecake Fun. Oregon: Harvest House Publishers, 2001.

Having a variety of friends brings richness and wholeness to life. Freeman examines the many roles friends serve, from therapists to cheerleaders to the take-charge-let’s-get-it-done types.

Friedan, Betty. The Feminine Mystique. New York: Dell Publishing Co., 1963.

This classic book offers the wisest, sanest, soundest and most understanding and compassionate treatment of contemporary American woman’s greatest problems and triumphs.

Friedan, Betty. The Fountain of Age. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1993.

Friedan looks at the aging process and the new possibilities that long life provides. Coping with aging requires remaining open to change. This book does away with the myth that life is pretty much over for people who’ve topped 40 or 50 or 60 years.

Friedman, Gary J. Jr. A Guide to Divorce Mediation. New York: Workman Publishing, 1993.

The author shows ways to reach a fair legal settlement at a fraction of the cost through mediation. The mediator tries to get both parties to reach an agreement with the least amount of conflict in settlement.

Friedman, James. The Divorce Handbook: Your Basic Guide to Divorce. New York: Random House, 1984.

The basic problems arising with a divorce are covered in this book, such as children, money, where to live, bank accounts and handling property settlements and other matters without high lawyer's fees and custody fights.

Gabor, Don. How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1983.

Learn to break the ice, how to remember names and successfully read body language. The bottom line is personal and professional success.

Gabor, Don. Speaking Your Mind in 101 Difficult Situations. New York: Fireside, 1994.

Developing listening and assertiveness skills can help you express yourself clearly – even during those painful conversations you’d rather avoid. It is possible to deliver a tough message in a responsible manner.

Gabriel, H. Paul and Wool, Robert. Anticipating Adolescence: How to Cope with Your Child’s Emotional Upheaval and Forge a New Relationship Together. New York: Henry Holt & Co., 1995.

The authors look at the adolescent’s internal struggle for understanding and the impact that has on others in the family. Topics include: the importance of discussing sex, how divorce hits adolescents, the big self-esteem hole, choosing schools, danger signs of drugs and alcohol use, and when your adolescent needs therapy.

Gentry, Doyle. Anger-Free. New York: William Morrow and Co., 1999.

If anger is poisoning your relationships, job, finances or health, it’s time to take charge. Learn how to develop a healthier attitude, become more in tune with your body and mind, nurture intimate relationships, argue successfully, and raise your self-esteem.

George, Stephen C., editor. Money Savvy: How to Live Rich on Any Income. Pennsylvania: Rodale Press, Inc., 1998.

Billed as the “practical guide for any man who wants to make the most of his hard-earned cash,” this book offers advice on debt-free living, a balanced budget, mutual funds, retirement – and even how to organize your wallet.

German-Grapes, Joan. Ninety Days to Financial Fitness. New York: MacMillan 1993.

The author provides proven steps to help you determine how much money you actually owe and how to come up with a schedule for paying off bills. Learn to kick the credit habit and use credit to your advantage. You’ll also learn how to cut back on large expenses and save on smaller ones.

Getz, Kenneth & Borfitz, Deborah. Informed Consent: A Guide to the Risks and Benefits of Volunteering for Clinical Trials. Boston: Thomson Healthcare, Inc., 2002.

Each year millions of people participate in clinical trials. Knowing how to make an informed decision can be difficult. Learn about your rights as a volunteer in a clinical trial, and how to find/evaluate the right clinical trials for you. The book also examines the informed consent process and offers practical reference information.

Gilberd, Pamela Boucher. The Eleven Commandments of Wildly Successful Women. New York: MacMillan Spectrum, 1996.

Gilberd uses the experiences of more than 125 women to gather the 11 elements responsible for their success in the business world. Using these women as mentors, the author identifies attitudes and strategies working women can use to attain their definitions of success.

Gillett, Richard. Change Your Minds, Change Your World. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1992.

Gillett presents a practical guide for turning limiting beliefs into positive realities. You must believe in yourself to succeed.

Ginott, Haim G. Between Parent and Teenager. New York: Avon Books, 1969.

A pioneer in relationships between parents and children, Ginott shares his methods for really communicating with your teenager. His common sense techniques for dealing with problems seem so natural and simple parents may find themselves asking, “Now, why didn’t I think of that?”

Glasser, William. Staying Together. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1995.

This is a guide to a lasting marriage. Learn how each partner's basic needs relate to personalities and how they make for a lasting relationship.

Glenn, H. Stephen and Nelsen, Jane. Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World. California: Prima Publishing, 1989.

Glenn and Nelsen offer seven building blocks for developing capable young people, interspersed with “real life” examples from their experiences as parents. Children need the responsibility of chores within the family to help them learn to care for themselves and others.

Godfrey, Joline. No More Frogs to Kiss: 99 Ways to Give Economic Power to Girls. New York: HarperCollins, 1995.

This is a great book for girls, parents, teachers, sisters, brothers and friends of girls. Gloria Steinem has some great points in the foreword, and the book provides three kinds of information: actions you can take to give economic power to girls; stories about women entrepreneurs; and snapshot numbers aimed at giving a quick look at the economic realities facing girls and women.

Godfrey, Neale S. A Penny Saved. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1995.

Teaching children about money is not instilling greed or encouraging them to become soulless, grasping Scrooges. Instead, it is about values, relationship, choices and self-esteem. Godfrey offers insights your children will need to live in the real world.

Godfrey, Neale. Making Change: A Woman’s Guide to Designing Her Financial Future. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1997.

Learn how to take control of your financial life, no matter what stage of life you’re in. Discover your financial personality and learn the life skills you need to change in the ways that count most. Learn the basics of banking and budgeting; creating, maintaining and repairing credit; saving and investing; and making important and responsible major financial decisions.

Golant, Mitch and Golant, Susan K. What to Do When Someone You Love is Depressed. New York: Villard Books, 1996.

Some 17 million Americans suffer from depression, making it the country’s most common mental illness. This sensitive book teaches: the warning signs of serious illness, how to comfort a depressed person, how to maintain intimacy and communication, the most successful forms of treatment and what to do if someone you love threatens suicide.

Goldman, Katherine Wyse. If You Can Raise Kids You Can Get a Good Job. New York: HarperCollins, 1996.

Right off the bat, the author gives 14 reasons for every returning mother to get a good job. You can convince anybody that "mother" on your resume means contractor, comptroller, purchasing agent, personnel manager, judge, corrections officer and tenured professor.

Goldman, Katherine Wyse. Working Mothers 101. New York: Cliff Street Books, 1998.

In general, working mothers are long on guilt and short on time. Learn how to organize your life to make time for yourself while still managing responsibilities at home and work. Goldman explains everything from after-school activities and birthday parties to making a date with your husband.

Goldstein, Susan T. and Colb, Valerie H. The Smart Divorce: A Practical Guide to the 200 Things You Must Know. New York: Golden Books, 1999.

Divorce is never easy, but knowledge can help you steer the course without suffering a legal, financial or emotional disaster. Two divorce attorneys share their insights on everything from coping with visitation and custody issues to dealing with insurance, bank accounts and taxes.

Goleman, Daniel. Emotional Intelligence. New York: Bantam Books, 1995.

This groundbreaking book redefines what it means to be "smart." The social aspects of our emotions play an important role in our success in school and in the workplace.

Goliszek, Andrew. 60-Second Stress Management. New Jersey: New Horizon Press, 1992.

Goliszek explains what stress is and how to recognize our individual stress symptoms. He then outlines changes in behavior patterns and offers a series of quick and simple stress management relaxation techniques and exercises to effectively eliminate stress problems. He notes that “whatever relaxation techniques you employ, the decision to act during that first minute of stress is critical.”

Good, Nancy. How to Live with the Difficult Man You Love. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1994.

This book deals with the anger and disappointment women feel if the man they love has changed from the prince charming they married. The author offers practical advice on how to live with and rear children with the difficult man you love.

Good, Nancy. Slay Your Own Dragons. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1990.

"Nancy Good analyzes the history and current behavioral patterns of women who sabotage their chances for love and success. Through her practice, she has discovered that on the road to finding a man and marriage, a better job, a new career, or financial security, women manage to lose what they could have had because of: repeated destructive patterns with men; anxiety, depression, anger or passivity; recurring fatigue and illness; compulsions and addictions; chronic money problems; and provides solutions to these problems."

Goss, Patricia. Notes of a Sane Woman. California: Conari Press, 1993.

This book is a meandering through the author's mind, creating a picture of life on the edge of awareness.

Gottman, John. The Relationship Cure. New York: Three Rivers Press, 2001.

Based on 20 years of research, Gottman has developed a five-step program to improve all the relationships in your life – with spouses, children, siblings, friends and colleagues. He provides empowering tools for initiating and responding to emotional connection.

Gottman, John. Why Marriages Succeed or Fail. New York: Fireside Books, 1994.

This book guides you through a series of self tests designed to help you determine what kind of marriage you have, where your strengths and weaknesses are, and what actions you can take to improve your relationship.

Gottman, John; Notarius, Cliff; Gonso, Jonni; and Markman, Howard. A Couple’s Guide to Communication. Illinois: Research Press, 1976.

This book offers specific skills for husbands and wives to use in improving their communication styles. Problem inventories, a self-assessment and troubleshooting guide keep the information – based on research – grounded in practical strategies.

Gould, Roger L. Transformations: Growth and Change in Adult Life. New York: Simon & Schuster, Inc., 1978.

"Dr. Gould shows that if we can learn to understand that every adult step we take away from childhood consciousness - leave-taking, marriage, career, birth and death - is followed by a normal and natural period of mourning and discomfort, we have taken our first step toward adult fulfillment and control of our own lives. Each step we take and understand helps us shed the assumptions, rules, fantasies and irrationalities, established in childhood, that can hold us back from a creative adult life."

Graham, Stedman. You Can Make It Happen. New York: Fireside, 1997.

Graham offers his nine-point plan for overcoming obstacles and achieving success in all aspects of life. Learn how to rid yourself of low self-esteem and put the past behind you to begin the journey to a successful, satisfying future.

Gray, John. How to Get What You Want and Want What You Have. New York: HarperCollins, 1999.

The grass isn’t always greener on the other side of the fence. Gray shows how to become happy, confident and at peace by: setting your intentions, getting what you need, getting what you want, and removing blocks to personal success.

Gray, John. Mars and Venus in the Bedroom. New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 1995.

Can passion last in a long-term monogamous relationship? Learn how the answer can be "yes" through acceptance and understanding of differences in the bedroom.

Gray, John. Mars and Venus in Love. New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 1996.

Real stories from real people illustrate Gray’s concepts: problems in love are normal, almost everyone who tries to love has problems getting it right; even when people are deeply in love their relationships won’t work if they don’t recognize basic truths about the differences between men and women; the key to falling and staying in love is recognizing and embracing those differences.

Gray, John. Mars and Venus on a Date. New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 1997.

Gray provides a guide for navigating the five stages in dating: attraction, uncertainty, exclusivity, intimacy and engagement.

Gray, John. Mars and Venus Starting Over. New York: HarperCollins, 1998.

Gray offers a practical guide for finding love again after a painful breakup, divorce or loss of a loved one. Topics include: emotional lag time, grieving the loss of a love, finding forgiveness and healing.

Gray, John. Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 1992.

Ever wonder why men and women have trouble communicating? Gray explains why our different approaches to the world and to each other often make it difficult to understand. Learn practical tips for helping you Adecode@ what your significant other is saying.

Gray, John. What Your Mother Couldn't Tell You and Your Father Didn't Know. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1994.

The author shows how we can improve relationships with the opposite sex by understanding, accepting and respecting the differences between men and women. Times have changed, and what may have worked for our parents is not suitable for today.

Green, Mark. The Consumer Bible. New York: Workman Publishing, 1995.

Here's how to get the best value on food, home care, clothing, repairs, lawyers, and more. Tips include ways to save time as well as money.

Griessman, B. Eugene. Time Tactics of Very Successful People. New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1994.

Griessman provides a wealth of practical techniques for making the most of time: getting organized, using shortcuts, increasing your efficiency, finding hidden time, learning to focus, avoiding procrastination, and others. He also examines the role of technology in time management and explains how to balance work, family and social life.

Griffin, Lynne & McCann, Kelly. The Book of Women. Bob Adams, Inc., 1992.

"Did you know it was a woman who: * Authored the plan behind the Union's Tennessee campaign during the Civil War? * Controlled the White House during the tumultuous year of 1920? * Discovered the 'missing link' in Tanzania? * Pitched two perfect games and is honored at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown? * First printed Declaration of Independence? This book tells the stories of 300 notable women you should have been taught about in school but have probably never heard of. It's been a long time coming."

Griscom, Chris. The Healing of Emotion. Germany: The Federal Republic of Germany, 1988.

This guide examines ways to overcome fears, anxieties and anger that can keep us from leading liberated and fulfilling lives.

Grollman, Earl A. & Sweder, Gerri L. Teaching Your Child to Be Home Alone. New York: Lexington Books, 1992.

This much-needed book provides useful information to help parents equip their children to stay home alone before or after school. Older children can feel confident and secure when they know what to anticipate and what to do.

Gross, Ronald. Peak Learning: A Master Course in Learning How to Learn. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1991.

Anyone can learn how to learn faster, easier and better. Gain joy and countless benefits from making learning a natural part of your life.

Gruzen, Lila & Sperber, Rebecca. Ten Foolish Dating Mistakes That Men and Women Make and How to Avoid Them. California: Griffin Publishing Group, 1998.

Learn how to develop personal rules of behavior and attitude that create healthy romantic relationships. Gruzen and Sperber explain how intimacy unfolds, how to discover your errors in judgment, how to identify a dating “lemon,” and more in this practical guide.

Guarendi, Ray. Back to the Family. New York: Fireside, 1991.

"Lessons from one hundred of America's happiest families. It presents the voices of real people - dealing with real family problems - and offers solutions that really work. It covers the complete range of family issues: how these parents reached unreachable adolescents; how they established house rules; and what kind of discipline proved most effective. The book also includes the children's point of view - what they felt did or didn't work."

Guarendi, Raymond. You're a Better Parent than You Think. New York: Prentice Hall Press, 1985.

"Covering the most troublesome aspects of parenthood, this book if full of real, sensible, down-to-earth guidance. It restores your confidence in yourself so you don't feel undermined by all the self-proclaimed experts and enables you to raise your children in a way that is better for them...and a lot better for you! The author teaches you the ins and outs of effective parenting by offering absorbing case examples of true-life situations that every parent will recognize."

Gullo, Stephen & Church, Connie. Loveshock: How to Recover from a Broken Heart and Love Again. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1988.

"In movies, in songs, and in our dreams, love lasts forever. But in real life, it doesn't often happen that way. Heartbreak and heartache come to everyone. In Loveshock, Dr. Stephen Gullo shares his groundbreaking insights into coping with the pain of heartache and learning to love again. It provides a unique program for mending the heart, letting go of the pain and loving again."

Hacker, Sylvia S. What Every Teenager Really Wants to Know About Sex. New York: Carroll & Graf Publishers, Inc., 1993.

A university professor who teaches human sexuality, Hacker honestly acknowledges teenage sexual activity. While encouraging abstinence, she also encourages feeling good. Her question and answer format makes this a very readable, informative book for teens – and their parents.

Haines, Stephen. Successful Career and Life Planning. California: Crisp Publications, 2000.

Whether you are setting personal or professional goals, this book can help you focus on what’s important to you and how to achieve it. Exercises and self-assessments are used to help you clarify, simplify and reach your life goals. Learn to “think backward” from where you want to be and design the steps you need to succeed.

Hall, Doug, Jump Start Your Brain. New York: Warner Books, 1995.

Hall shares his stimulus-response method for thinking smarter, faster and better in this fun book. Hall says this method has been proven to increase creativity up to 500 per cent.

Hall, Doug. Making the Courage Connection. New York: Fireside, 1998.

Learn how to break free from fear one step at a time and live life on your own terms, whether you are beginning a new career, building a new relationship or taking on a major project at work. It takes courage to turn your dreams into reality.

Hall, Doug. The Maverick Mindset: Finding the Courage to Journey from Fear to Freedom. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1997.

Fear of failure – or even success – can be crippling. Hall shows how using a maverick mindset can help you summon the courage you need to reach beyond yourself to follow your heart and live a fulfilled life.Hallowell, Edward M. and Ratey, John J. Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood through Adulthood. New York: Touchstone, 1995.

Drs. Hallowell and Ratey use their experiences with patients to show the varied forms of ADD: from the hyperactive search for stimulation to the inattention of daydreaming. They also discuss how diagnosis and treatment can transform lives.Hamlin, Sonya. How to Talk So People Listen. New York: HarperPerennial, 1989.

The real key to job success is the ability to get your message across. Hamlin shows how to communicate successfully so people listen, understand and are persuaded. She presents a comprehensive guide to communicating in the workplace and beyond.

Hammond, John S.; Keeney, Ralph L. & Raiffa, Howard. Smart Choices: A Practical Guide to Making Better Decisions. Massachusetts: Harvard Business School Press, 1999.

Making smart choices is a fundamental life skill. Yet few people learn real decision-making skills. Smart Choices offers a straightforward, easy-to-follow process designed to improve the way you make business, family and personal decisions.

Hannon, Kerry. 10-Minute Guide to Retirement for Women. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1996.

Hannon outlines ways to establish a saving and investing strategy before you retire. The book shows all you need to know about how much money to save, as well as information on long-term medical insurance, and preparing a personal net worth statement.

Hansen, Mark Victor and Nichols, Barbara. Out of the Blue: Delight Comes Into Our Lives. New York: Harper Collins, 1996.

Zest for life forms the cornerstone of this book, which examines the everyday magic that brings delight to our lives.

Hanthorn, Lynette. Fear and Anger: Slay the Dragons that Hold You Back!. Kansas: National Press Publications, 1996.

Anger and fear limit you. They steal your happiness and prey on your peace of mind. Learn how to overcome the twin “dragons” to renew your inner strength and regain control of your life; overcome the fears that isolate you from others; celebrate change and differences; and learn new, more rewarding ways to address difficulties.

Harary, Keith and Donahue, Eileen. Who Do You Think You Are? California: HarperColliins Publishers, 1994.

The authors explain a new system to help you see yourself as you really are with your partner, family, friends and co-workers.

Harris, Robie. It’s Perfectly Normal. Massachusetts: Candlewick Press, 1994.

Harris offers young people the real information they need on changing bodies, growing up, sex and sexual health. The book is interesting, informative and reassuring.

Hatcher, Robert, et. al. A Pocket Guide to Managing Contraception. Georgia: The Bridging the Gap Foundation, 1999.

Designed for health professionals, this small book is packed with information women can use. Different methods of contraception are covered, as well as pregnancy pre-planning and menopause.

Havey, Carol V. Women and Self-Confidence. Illinois: Positive Press, 1987.

Taking charge of your life involves taking an inventory of your self and your skills, deciding what you want out of life and then determining how to work toward your goal. Havey shows how these steps worked for her and how they can work for you, too.

Hayden, Ruth. How to Turn Your Money Life Around: The Money Book for Women. Florida: Health Communications, Inc., 1992.

Many women have never been taught appropriate, useful money beliefs, attitudes and skills. This book helps women identify their attitudes about money, develop useful self-management skills and learn how to change their money behavior. Learn how to budget painlessly, become effective with money and take charge of your financial life.

Hayes, Jody. Smart Love. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1989.

Relationship addiction is the focus of this book, which is a do-it-yourself guide to replacing old habits and developing "smart love."

Hayhurst Sr., Jim. Where Have I Gone Right? Canada: John Wiley & Sons Canada Ltd., 2004.

When facing an important crossroads in life, human nature often prompts us to ask, “Where did I go wrong?” Instead, Hayhurst shows why focusing on the negative can bring you down, while asking the more positive question opens doors, creates opportunities and helps take you where you want to go.

Haynes, Marion E. Personal Time Management. California: Crisp Publications, 1994.

You can save five to 10 hours a week by taking control of your time. Learn how to set your priorities, control the use of your time and make the best use of your personal energy.

Heady, Robert K. and Christy. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Managing Your Money. New York: Alpha Books, 1995.

You'll appreciate these "idiot-proof" steps for getting your finances back on track and ways of improving your investments while cutting your debt in half.

Heim, Pat and Golant, Susan. The Hardball for Women Playbook. Los Angeles: Lowell House, 1993.

The authors outline their strategies for winning in business and in life. They explain hardball techniques you need to thrive and survive in a male-dominated business place and the world at large.

Heineman, Mary. Losing Your Shirt: Recovery for Compulsive Gamblers and Their Families. Minnesota: Hazelden, 1992.

It’s estimated that three to six million Americans are compulsive gamblers. By the time compulsive gamblers seek help, their average betting debt is more than $43,000, which obviously affects their families deeply. Heineman provides help for the marriages of compulsive gamblers; ways to end the gambling habit; and strategies for helping family members affected by compulsive gambling.

Helmstetter, Shad. You Can Excel in Times of Change. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1991.

Learn how to recognize changes, deal with them and come out ahead. Major topics include: understanding a change, accepting or rejecting change, choosing your attitude, and just what are you going to do about it?

Helmstetter, Shad. What to Say When You Talk to Yourself. New York: Pocket Books, 1982.

You can learn to rely on yourself to optimize your outlook, focus your plans and stay motivated to reach your goals. Adapting simple techniques of self-talk and understanding the power of key phrases can make an amazing difference in your life.

Hemphill, Barbara and Gibbard, Pamela. Simplify Your Workday. New York: Reader’s Digest, 1998.

Learn to take charge of your workday and your career. Hemphill and Gibbard show how you can focus on straightforward, less-stress solutions for working efficiently and effectively and for achieving your professional goals.

Hemphill, Barbara. Taming the Paper Tiger at Work. Washington DC: Kiplinger Books, 1998.

Learn to put simple procedures in place to save time and increase efficiency, whether you’re an individual employee, small business owner or high-level executive. Hemphill shows how you can decide what to toss, what to keep and where to keep it so you can find it when you need it.

Hendrix, Harville. Getting the Love You Want. New York: HarperPerennial, 1988.

Marriage isn’t always an easy prospect. Hendrix shows how couples can work through potential trouble spots in their relationships to reach a deeper understanding. The book includes a do-it-yourself marriage enrichment workshop, as well as explanations for why husbands and wives can become disappointed or bored in the relationship.

Herman, Judith Lewis. Father-Daughter Incest. Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 1981.

Combining a clinical approach with a feminist analysis of the issue of incest, Herman develops a composite picture of the incestuous family. She relies on a clinical study of 40 incest victims, as well as interviews with professionals in mental health, child protection and law enforcement.

Hetzer, Barbara. 10 Minute Guide to Smart Borrowing. New York: Alpha Books, 1996.

Hetzer shows you how to choose a lender that offers the lowest interest rates and most favorable features. Her book also covers: improving your chances of qualifying for a mortgage, deciding whether to risk borrowing against your stock holdings, financing a small business and borrowing from retirement funds.

Hill, Gerald A. Divorced Father. Virginia: Betterway Publications, Inc., 1989.

Divorced Father addresses the emotional, practical, and legal needs of the father, just after the estrangement and in the years that follow. Full of imaginative alternatives and solutions, the author offers counsel that helps both parents avoid the mutually-destructive collisions that impact the lives of the children both are trying to protect.

Hill, Napoleon. Napoleon Hill’s Keys to Success: The 17 Principles of Personal Achievment. New York: Plume, 1994.

Hill focuses on strategies for improving your life. Learn how to create a positive attitude, build self-discipline, budget your money, cultivate creative vision, organize your time and energy…and more.

Hillman, Carolynn. Love Your Looks. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1996.

If you're like most women, you wish you looked like someone else. Hillman covers how to stop criticizing and start appreciating your appearance.Hillman, Carolynn. Recovery of Your Self-Esteem. New York: Fireside, 1992.

Clinical social worker Hillman explains her techniques to help women feel better about themselves. Learn how to nurture yourself, appreciate your good qualities, silence the inner critic, break the self-imposed failure cycle, and overcome external obstacles that limit your progress.

Hobfoll, Stevan and Hobfoll, Ivonne. Work Won't Love You Back. New York: W. H. Freeman & Co., 1994.

This book is a manual for the dual-career life: how to find and maintain balance between career and family. Topics include: child care, finances, home work, intimacy and reactions to the spouse's career.

Hochschild, Arlie. The Second Shift. New York: Avon Books, 1989.

Hochschild takes the reader into the homes of today's two-career families to observe what really goes on at the end of the work day. Highlighting the dilemma of the working mother, this book points out that many women work a second shift, taking care of children and household tasks.

Hochschild, Arlie. The Time Bind: When Work Becomes Home and Home Becomes Work. New York: Henry Holt & Co., 1997.

Our “crunch-time” world has become dysfunctional. Hochschild’s research shows that parents are fleeing homes invaded by the pressures of work, as the workplace has become a type of surrogate home. In this strange world, spouses become efficiency experts and children are emotional bill collectors.

Hollander, Dory. 101 Lies Men Tell Women and Why Women Believe Them. New York: HarperCollins, 1995.

Hollander discusses the dynamics of deception, and shows why women are more vulnerable to certain types of lies than others. She also explains how men can use lies to both attract and distance themselves from the women in their lives.Holmes, Ernest. This Thing Called You. New York: Dodd, Mead, 1988.

This Thing Called You covers the field of modern spiritual psychology with regard to the individual's relation to life. The book is based on the premise that the only person one can ever know intimately is him/herself.

Hopson, Darlene Powell and Hopson, Derek S. Raising the Rainbow Generation. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1993.

This book is a guide for parents who want to prepare their children to live, work and thrive in a multicultural society. The authors describe America as the most culturally, racially and ethnically diverse nation in the world.

Horn, Sam. Concentration! California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1991.

"Concentration is not a mystery talent. It is not a gene you're either blessed with or not. It is simply a skill that everyone can acquire - it they put their mind to it. (Pun intended!) This book provides practical, step-by-step strategies you can learn that will help you concentrate better in all areas of your life, at work or at play. You will also discover how to help other people acquire this important ability."

Houston, Victoria. Making It Work. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1991.

Practical solutions for balancing the needs of your career, marriage, children and self. Balancing the needs and demands of work, love, and family requires flexibility, an open mind, and the courage to take a chance. This book offers real answers for today's women - answers that show you how all the meaningful but demanding aspects of your life can be balanced in a manageable and rewarding way."

Hull, Susan. 50 Simple Ways to Make Life Safer from Crime. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1996.

With easy-to-use tips and accessible safety facts, this common-sense guide will help you quickly determine the most efficient steps you can take to prevent crime. Learn how to keep yourself, your family and your home safer from crime.

Hunt, Mary. The Cheapskate Monthly Money Makeover. New York: St. Martin’s Paperbacks, 1995.

Reformed spendthrift Mary Hunt shares techniques for turning your finances around. Learn how to develop a customized rapid-repay plan for debts, establish spending controls, and get the most out of every dollar. Hunt also provides advice for self-employment, bankruptcy, credit report problems, and more.

Hunt, Mary. The Complete Cheapskate. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1998.

This book explains how to: cut bills on food, clothing and household items without lowering your standard of living; avoid impulse purchases; build savings; use coupons to your best advantage; and get – and stay – out of credit card debt.

Hunt, Mary. Debt-Proof Your Kids. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1998.

Teenagers and young adults can learn to live within their means, but that concept goes against the messages they receive constantly from credit card companies. Learn how to equip you kids with the skills they need to stay out of debt and launch a savings plan.

Hunt, Mary. The Financially Confident Woman. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1996.

Learn the nine habits of financially confident women and then put Hunt’s six-week plan of action to work. Written from the viewpoint of someone who has “been there,” this book uses practical techniques to help eliminate debt and expand savings.

Hunt, Mary. Tiptionary. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1997.

Tiptionary is billed as “an encyclopedia of down-to-earth ideas for making your everyday life less hectic and more enjoyable.” Hunt’s suggestions are offered by category: family, food, home, money & finance and travel & auto.

Jacobson, Bonnie. If Only You Would Listen. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1995.

This book will help you learn to listen more effectively to other people, stop blaming others and start communicating with loved ones.

James, Jennifer. Women and the Blues: Passions that Hurt, Passions that Heal. California: HarperSanFrancisco, 1988.

James offers a practical guide for dealing with everyday situations that bring women down. The book is divided into three sections: sources of depression/strategies for living, sources of understanding/strategies for loving and sources of passion/strategies for the future. A "quick help" list at the beginning of the book offers pointers for transforming "the blues" into times of happiness through intentional actions.

James, John W. and Cherry, Frank. The Grief Recovery Handbook. New York: HarperPerennial, 1988.

Written by co-founders of the Grief Recovery Institute, this step-by-step program was designed to help individuals cope with all kinds of loss. Incomplete recovery from grief can have a lifelong effect on the person’s capacity for happiness.

Jampolsky, Gerald & Cirincione, Diane. Change Your Mind, Change Your Life. New York: Bantam Books, 1993.

Learn how to retrain your mind, open your heart to intimacy, listen to your own inner guide and let go of old, negative belief systems that hold you back. The choice to change your mind allows you to replace tension, anger, illness and fear with inner peace, well-being and authentic confidence in your choices.

Jansen, Julie. I Don’t Know What I Want, But I Know This Isn’t It. New York: Penguin Books, 2003.

Career coach Jansen explains the six scenarios that lead to professional unhappiness. She uses career assessment quizzes and personality exercises to help readers evaluate their current jobs, discover better work-type possibilities and make change happen.

Jean, Anna-Carin. The Organizer: Secrets and Systems from the World’s Top Executive Assistants. New York: Regan Books, 1999.

Jean provides essential information on office etiquette, telephones, computers, meetings and scheduling, travel, dress codes, filing and much more.

Jeffers, Susan. End the Struggle and Dance with Life. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1996.

We live in a what is often a difficult world. Jeffers offers inspirational advice to help us feel calmer and deal with the challenges we face.

Jensen, Ron. Make a Life, Not Just a Living. Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1998.

Popular culture defines success in terms of power, position, prestige, pleasure or prosperity – although sometimes having all those qualities isn’t enough. Learn to define success that takes the whole person into account, allowing you to lead a balanced and significant life.

Jhung, Paula. How to Avoid Housework. New York: Fireside, 1995.

A self-cleaning home sounds like the stuff of science fiction, but interior designer Jhung shows how you can set up your home environment to help make cleaning easier. Learn how to get rid of your clutter and organize what’s left, how to speed clean when visitors are coming and how to create a workable kitchen that makes cooking easier and cleanup a breeze.

John-Roger and McWilliams, Peter. Life 101. California: Prelude Press, 1991.

Subtitled “Everything We Wish We Had Learned in School - But Didn’t,” this book explains why learning is not attained by chance and how to motivate yourself to uncover all the lessons you need to live a rich, fulfilling life.

Johnson, Earvin "Magic." What You Can Do to Avoid AIDS. New York: Times Books, 1992.

Johnson, who has AIDS, provides a straight-talking, honest and accurate message designed to stop the ignorance about this disease. This book is particularly helpful for teenagers and their parents.

Johnston, Jo-Ann. The Post-College Survival Handbook: The Essential Money Skills You Need to Make it on Your Own. New York: Alpha Books, 1997.

Once you reach the goal of getting through college, you have to cope with the rest of the world. Learn how to establish the best bank account for you; create a budget; make sound buying decisions about big-ticket items; understand credit cards; and start a regular investment program.

Jones, Ann and Schechter, Susan. When Love Goes Wrong: What To Do When You Can't Do Anything Right. New York: HarperPerennial, 1992.

Millions of women find themselves in relationships with controlling or abusive partners. Women may feel anxious, inadequate or intimidated, without knowing what's wrong. The authors provide guidance on examining options in or out of the relationship and finding safety and support for themselves and their children.

Jones, Mary Bloch & Schiller, Jo Ann, Stepmothers. New York: Birch Lane Press, Carol Publishing Group, 1992.

This book is designed for the growing number of families faced with "yours, mine and ours." Real-life examples show how to cope, how to keep things together with your husband and his kids.

Jones, Morgan D. The Thinker's Toolkit. New York: Random House, 1995.

This book is a valuable resource for every manager or professional. It provides a unique collection of proven, practical methods for simplifying any problem and making faster, better decisions every time. Jones uses real-life examples and exercises to replace "seat-of-the-pants" decision-making methods with 14 powerful techniques for solving problems of all kinds creatively.

Jukes, Mavis. It’s a Girl Thing: How to Stay Healthy, Safe and in Charge. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1996.

Written for pre- and early-adolescent girls, this book offers a roadmap through the confusing maze of puberty. Physical and emotional changes are discussed openly, along with information regarding alcohol, drug and tobacco use. The book also covers sexually-transmitted diseases, unplanned pregnancies and how girls can stay safe.

Kalter, Neil. Growing Up With Divorce. New York: MacMillan, 1990.

This book deals with helping children adjust to divorce. It covers the causes of divorce and what can be done about it in terms of helping to understand the stresses. A step-by-step guide for parents to follow in speaking to their children about divorce.

Kaplan, Ben. How to Go to College Almost for Free. New York: HarperResource, 2002.

Kaplan, who earned enough scholarships to cover virtually the entire cost of attending his dream college, outlines a step-by-step strategy for finding the money you need to further your education.Kay, Ellie. How to Save Money Every Day. Minnesota: BethanyHouse, 2001.

Ms. Kay offers advice for trimming grocery bills; buying better gifts without breaking the budget; extending the life of furniture, clothing and other necessities; and finding great deals on-line.Kay, Ellie. Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees. Minnesota: BethanyHouse, 2002.

Sprinkled with stories, the practical advice Kay offers comes with a generous helping of humor. A mother of five, Kay speaks from her own experience, as well as sharing advice from other parents on teaching kids to handle money wisely.

Kay, Ellie. Shop, Save, and Share. Minnesota: BethanyHouse, 1998.

Kay presents a streamlined program to help you save hundreds of dollars a month on groceries and household supplies. Using these principles, most households can lower their food budgets 50 to 80 percent under national norms.

Kaye, Beverly & Jordan-Evans, Sharon. Love It, Don’t Leave It: 26 Ways to Get What You Want at Work. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc., 2003.

Learn what you can do to make your current job more satisfying. Taking charge of your destiny helps you make the most of your work environment…and ultimately, your life.

Kellogg, Mary Alice. Hard Choices, Easy Decisions. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1991.

Kellogg shows how to make better, more confident decisions. She guides you through the process of making major personal decisions - from choosing a career to deciding whether to take a new job or get married - without anxiety or second-guessing.

Kelly, Marguerite. Marguerite Kelly's Family Almanac. New York: Fireside, 1994.

Kelley's warm voice and wit combine to speak to every mother and father who are facing the tough new concerns of parents today: self-esteem, values, AIDS, learning disabilities, single parenting, sibling rivalry, etc. This book covers everything from bringing home a new baby to choosing a preschool, coping with illness and divorce to nurturing self-confidence.

Keyes, Ralph. Timelock: How Life Got So Hectic and What You Can Do About It. New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 1991.

"A perceptive, positive prescription for balancing the demands of work and home life in an increasingly time-pressured era. If you feel that it's virtually impossible to wring even one more second out of crowded, hectic days, you may be in a state of 'timelock.' Many of us are. Ralph Keyes explores the reasons for that widespread syndrome and suggests ways to put our lives in better balance."

Kiley, Dan. Living Together, Feeling Alone. New York: Prentice Hall Press, 1989.

This book deals with the health of women, particularly their "second biological clock" - loneliness and anxiety. To read this book will truly change the way you look at life, love and yourself.

Kinder, Melvyn. Going Nowhere Fast. New York: Prentice Hall Press, 1990.

This book if for men and women who are considered successful, high achievers at the top of their profession. On the surface, all appears well, but you feel a secret unrest. Learn how to make the changes that will let you step off life's treadmill and find peace of mind.

Kinder, Melvyn. Mastering Your Moods. New York: Fireside Books, 1994.

Learn how to recognize your emotional style and make it work for you. Kinder begins with the mystery of your emotions, and shows how understanding your emotional style allows your to master your moods.

Kindler, Herbert. Risk Taking: A Guide for Decision Makers. California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1990.

Learning to manage risk more effectively is the focus of Kindler’s book. Learn how much risk is acceptable in your situation, how to make decisions in risky situations, and how to find working solutions for complicated matters. Kindler also offers a comprehensive eight-step process to take you from decision to action.

King, Larry. How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere. New York: Crown Trade Paperbacks, 1994.

You can learn how to talk to others. King shows how to start a conversation, give speeches and presentations and deal with job interviews. He covers coping with shyness and other helpful tips.

Kingma, Daphne Rose. The Men We Never Knew. California: Conari Press, 1993.

This is a book for women about the men we love, the men who love us, the men that leave us angry, the men we drive crazy. This book will move you through a process of seeing men differently.

Kirshenbaum, Mira. Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay. New York: Plume, 1996.

Psychotherapist Mira Kirshenbaum draws on years of research and work with couples to get to the heart of the question: “Make up or break up?” She provides guidelines that serve as a key for making choices, concrete steps to implement right now and the ultimate way to determine what you need to be happy.

Kishel, Gregory and Kishel, Patricia. Start, Run & Profit from Your Own Home-Based Business. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1990.

Many people dream of running a business from home, and the Kishels explain how to transform that dream into reality. They discuss choosing the right business; financing land computerizing a home-based operation; preparing marketing, advertising and promotional programs; and conducting an array of customer-service functions.

Klagsbrun, Francine. Mixed Feelings: Love, Hate, Rivalry and Reconciliation Among Brothers and Sisters. New York: Bantam Books, 1992.

This wonderfully compassionate book demonstrates that erudition can be reconciled with sensitivity and pain with atonement. Klagsbrun deals with the primeval love and hate involved in sibling relationships.

Klainer, Pamela York. How Much Is Enough? New York: Perseus Books Group, 2002.

Your relationship with money and work defines our daily lives. Yet few of us take time to assess what we want from work, what we expect money to do for us, or how the time we devote to making money relates to the rest of our lives. Klainer’s book sets out to change that by revealing how money is tied to the core values of successful people.

Klein, Allen, The Healing Power of Humor. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher, Inc., 1988.

This book shows you how to laugh and how humor can help you through loss, setbacks, upsets, disappointments, and other not-so-funny situations. Humor can aid our body chemistry.

Klein, Carde and Gotti, Richard. Overcoming Regret: Lessons from the Roads Not Taken. New York: Bantam Books, 1992.

The goal of this book is to help readers learn how to avoid regret with failure and help find ways to cope with success when the problem is resolved.

Kleinman, Lowell. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Quitting Smoking. New York: Alpha Books, 2000.

Once you decide to kick the habit, where can you turn for help? Dr. Kleinman provides advice on everything from choosing nicotine patches, surviving your first smoke-free weekend, and designing a long-term plan for total health. Learn how to deal with stress and depression – without cigarettes, and how to get back on track after a relapse.

Kling, Susan. Fannie Lou Hamer, A Biography. Chicago: Salsedo Press, 1979.

She was a poor unlettered black sharecropper who had an intense desire to push jointly for the right to a decent, peaceful life, and the absolute need of equal opportunity for all. This is the story of her struggle in the state of Mississippi to achieve true justice and the organization she founded in the 1960s.

Klosowski, Allen. Personal Financial Fitness: A Practical Guide to Improving the Health of Your Wealth. California: Crisp Publications, 1997.

A certified financial planner, Klosowski examines the increasing need for individuals and families to develop and implement financial goals. Learn what’s involved in the financial planning process, how to determine if you need a professional financial planner, the eight factors that should influence your investment decision, and how to conduct an estate planning analysis.

Knight, Rebecca M. A Car, Some Cash, and a Place to Crash: The Only Post-College Survival Guide You’ll Ever Need. Pennsylvania: Rodale Press, Inc., 2003.

Finally out of college and ready to enter the real world? Learn how to land a good job, decide whether to buy a new or used car, figure out if debit or credit is best for you…and pick up many other real-life tips for getting off to a solid start.

Koblinger, Beth. Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties. New York: Fireside, 1996.

From retirement plans and health insurance to stocks and bonds, this book targets what young adults need to know. No matter what your income, marital status or financial background, this book helps you manage your money with the smallest possible investment of time and effort.

Kolberg, Judith. Conquering Chronic Disorganization. Georgia: Squall Press, Inc., 1998

Putting an end to chronic disorganization will have long-lasting results. You can expect higher productivity (find what you need quickly and easily) and lower stress at home and at work.

Koplen, B. Father’s Day Cancelled/Mother’s Day Cancelled. Danville, Virginia: POETSCRY, 1997.

This very personal book begins with poems on courtship, marriage and parenthood, followed by the anguish of separation and divorce and the heart-rending decisions regarding custody of children.

Kramer, Helen. Liberating the Adult Within. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1994.

Reaching emotional maturity takes work, but Kramer shows how to rid yourself of negative behavior patterns, quickly and for good.

Krantzler, Mel. Learning to Love Again. New York: Harper and Row, 1977.

Divorce is tough, and so is putting your life back together. This book examines how to get your feelings back on track so you can live and love again.

Krantzler, Mel. The Seven Marriages of Your Marriage. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1992.

All marriages are made up of seven marriages. Each of the "mini-marriages" contains challenges that can make or break a marriage. Each marriage has many steps that require the cooperation of both partners to make the union last.

Kreps, Bonnie. Loving without Losing Your Self. California: Lowell House, 1992.

In this thorough investigation of love, Kreps provides a thoughtful reconsideration of the way we love others and ourselves. Witty, wise and powerful, this book is like a late-night conversation with a good friend.

Kristof, Kathy. Complete Book of Dollars and Sense. New York: MacMillan, 1997.

If your financial life looks as cluttered as your closet, Kristof can help. Designed to help readers sort through the tangle of bills and budgets, the book offers simple steps to organize and take control of confusing finances. Learn how to create a beginning budget, lifelong financial strategy, and retirement plan.

Kuriansky, Judy. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Dating. New York: Alpha Books, 1996.

Covering a number of fun and down-to-earth ways to meet new people, Kuriansky's book includes: tips and warnings for relationships, finding a soul mate and building self-confidence.

Kuriansky, Judy. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to a Healthy Relationship. New York: Alpha Books, 1998.

Kuriansky offers her secrets for a loving and lasting relationship. She provides tips for keeping passion alive and coping with barriers to a healthy love. Learn how to recognize symptoms of unhealthy relationships and how to decide if your romantic interest is worth keeping.

Kuster, Elizabeth. Exorcising Your Ex. New York: Fireside, 1996.

With cutting-edge wit, the author presents tried and true solutions from dozens of women who have survived the trauma of breaking up, plus clever methods for getting over guys who, for some reason, think they can live without you.

Lagatree, Kirsten M. Checklists for Life. New York: Random House, 2000.

Lagatree provides practical information on what to do in a variety of real-life situations, from selling a house to writing an effective complaint letter. Her 104 lists are organized by subject area, ranging from personal safety to home maintenance to social life.

Lakein, Alan. How to Get Control of Your Life and Time. New York: Signet, 1973.

Managing time is the key component in getting your life together. Learn tested techniques for getting organized, reducing fatigue and working smarter, not harder.

Lamplugh, Rick. Job Search That Works. California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1991.

"The 10 steps in this book can help you get back to work sooner. Why? You set yourself apart from the others; you locate job openings before they are advertised; you show employers you have what they want; you get more chances to interview and get more job offers. This book shows you how to accomplish this and more."

Lara, Adair. Slowing Down in a Speeded Up World. California: Conari Press, 1994.

Life doesn't have to consist only of rushing from one task to the next and trying to accomplish three things at once. This book describes everyday ways to slow down, making life less frantic and more enjoyable.

Lasser, J. K. Managing Your Family Finances. J. K. Lasser Tax Institute, 1976.

"In this comprehensive book, your personal and family money problems are analyzed by the J. K. Lasser Tax Institute's financial and tax experts. It's for young people and the elderly, for singles, and for families, and it has been updated and revised to cover the needs of people in the middle seventies and beyond. This book focuses on the importance of developing a financial program in today's uncertain economic climate, looks closely at savings and investments, discusses the pros and cons of credit and the new law giving equal treatment of the sexes in the extension of credit and much more."

Latko, David W. Financial Strategies for Today’s Widow. New York: Fireside, 2003.

Losing a husband can also mean losing a financial partner. Learn the choices that come with reorganizing your finances, how to choose the right insurance, what your assets are and how to access them, and how to choose a financial advisor.Lawson, Douglas M. Volunteering: 101 Ways You Can Improve the World and Your Life. California: ALTI Publishing, 1998.

Lawson provides an encyclopedic overview of practical and inspiring examples of the positive differences volunteers make in the world – and the positive difference the act of volunteering makes in the life of the individual who chooses to give back to others.

Leatz, Christine A. Career Success/Personal Stress. New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1993.

"This book describes how to stay healthy in a high-stress environment. It identifies the many new and unforeseen job stresses that have sprung up in virtually all work places in just the past 3 to 5 years. Here's the first book to scientifically explore the special qualities of those rare and fortunate people who manage to stay calm, healthy and productive and the pressure-cooker environment of today's typical business office. And here's the first book to provide you with the innovative and effective coping strategies these people use."Lehmkuhl, Dorothy & Lamping, Dolores Cotter. Organizing for the Creative Person. New York: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1994.

Creative people – who make extensive use of the right hemisphere of the brain – are often known as disorganized. This book focuses on finding the organizing style that works for the creative individual, including information on conquering clutter, managing time and reaching goals.Leider, Richard J. Life Skills: Taking Charge of Your Personal and Professional Growth. San Diego, CA: Pfeiffer & Company, 1994.

Learn how to align your career objectives, talents and values to live life to the fullest. Leider shows how to organize life and work priorities, establish a governing purpose, understand your personal life vision, identify motivating talents and design strategies for using your talents in support of your career.

Leider, Richard J. & Shapiro, David A. Whistle While You Work: Heeding Your Life’s Calling. San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc., 2000.

If you still wonder, “What do I want to be when I grow up?” Leider and Shapiro offer practical advice for uncovering your calling. Learn how to discover the work you were born to do. A series of “Calling Card” exercises challenge you to find work that is satisfying, fulfilling and consistent with your deepest values.

Lerner, Harriet. The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships. New York: HarperPerennial, 1989.

Women can use their anger to gain a stronger, more independent sense of self, Lerner explains. This book examines the causes and patterns of anger, while providing strategies for making meaningful and lasting changes in important relationships. Anger - whether vented through fighting and blaming or silence and emotional distancing - often protects rather than challenges the dynamics of relationships.

Lerner, Harriet. The Dance of Deception: A Guide to Authenticity and Truth-Telling in Women’s Relationships. New York: HarperPerennial, 1993.

Lerner says the struggle toward truth-telling lies at the center of our deepest longing for intimacy. She explores the lies and secrets that affect our lives and advocates a wider “path to truth-telling for everyone.”

Lerner, Harriet. Life Preservers - Staying Afloat in Love and Life. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 1996.

The author writes an advice column in "New Woman's Magazine." She helps us evaluate our problems, trust our instincts, ask the right questions and shows the way to make a clear plan of action. She also answers women's most frequently asked questions on love and life.

LeShan, Eda. What's Going to Happen to Me?. New York: MacMillan Publishing Co., 1986.

LeShan provides insights for helping children come to terms with their parents' divorce. She deals with children's feelings and questions concerning custody and visitation rights.

Levinson, Daniel J. The Seasons of a Woman’s Life. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1996.

Levinson reports on a groundbreaking investigation of the age-linked pattern of adult development that underlies and shapes every woman’s life, from her family and work relationships to her personal crises, emotional states and behavior.

Levy, Michael. Parenting Mom and Dad. New York: Prentice Hall Press, 1991.

"Written by a physician who has worked with the elderly and their families for fifteen years - in their homes, in clinics, and in nursing homes - Parenting Mom and Dad is a warm and compassionate guide for the 'sandwich generation,' caring and responsible adults who are caught between the needs of their aging parents and the demands of their spouses, children and careers. It provides reassurance, information and workable solutions for a wide range of issues and problems."

Lickson, Charles P. Ironing It Out: Seven Simple Steps to Resolving Conflict. California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1996.

This easy-to-read guide for resolving conflict covers different types of conflict and how to recognize them, ground rules that empower you and how to assess conflict through observation and evaluation.

Lieberman, Morton. Doors Close, Doors Open. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1996.

This guide for the bereaved is based on solid research. Lieberman offers comfort and consolation through an understanding look at what widows experience.

Lindbergh, Anne Morrow. Gift from the Sea. New York: Pantheon Books, 1977.

In this book that has become a modern-day classic, Anne Morrow Lindbergh reflects on youth/age, love/marriage, solitude, peace and contentment. The book serves as a guide toward inner tranquility in an increasingly complex world.

Linthwaite, Illona. Ain't I a Woman! New York: Wings Books, 1993.

In this book of women's poetry from around the world, poets express their feelings of love, motherhood, injustice, loss, race and sex. A brief biography is also included.

Lipsky, David and Abrams, Alexander. Late Bloomers. New York: Random House, 1994.

This book helps people in their 20s who are still in college or perhaps looking for a job get their lives together and enter adulthood.

Lloyd, Sam R. Developing Positive Assertiveness. California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1988.

"Most people confuse assertiveness with being aggressive. This book clearly spells out the difference between these two behaviors and provides a step-by-step program that teaches a reader how to stand up for what he or she believes in, while respecting the rights of others to do the same."

Lockwood, Georgene. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Organizing Your Life. New York: Alpha Books, 1999.

Based on common sense and tested strategies, Lockwood’s advice covers a range of organizational challenges: from laundry, wardrobe and kitchen cupboards, to taxes and household/office records. She also covers dealing with snail, electronic and junk mail and how to plan time for everything from household maintenance and repairs to holiday parties.

Loehr, Jim and Schwartz, Tony. The Power of Full Engagement (CD set). New York: Simon and Schuster Audio Division, 2003.

Using energy effectively produces better results than merely managing time. Learn to mobilize four key sources of energy, balance energy expenditure with renewal, and expand your energy capacity.

Longo, Tracey. 10-Minute Guide to Household Budgeting. New York: Alpha Books, 1997.

Longo explains how to: set budgeting goals that are reasonable and achievable; create a plan for dealing with emergencies; educate your family on how to make the household budget work; build payment plans that reduce credit card debt; and put savings to work for your long-term goals.

Lonsdorf, Nancy, Butler, Veronica & Brown, Melanie. A Woman's Best Medicine. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1993.

Good health is part of our lives. This book applies the ancient wisdom to women's health concerns. Topics include: daily eating, seasonal eating, sleeping and exercise.

Lord, John with Wald, Jeffrey. Song of the Phoenix: The Hidden Reward of Failure. Massachusetts: Berkshire House, 1992.

No one's life is untouched by failure. This book is not a plan for avoiding failure, but how to deal with it and come out ahead in the game.

Lordahl, Jo Ann. The End of Motherhood: New Identities, New Lives. Florida: Health Communications, Inc., 1990.

The author examines a woman's midlife and shows how skills learned in motherhood can be used to empower the individual woman and improve society once the nest is empty.

Lore, Nicholas. The Pathfinder. New York: Fireside, 1998.

Learn how to design your new, attainable, career direction so it fits your talents, personality, needs, goals and values. Based on techniques developed by the Rockport Institute, a career-counseling network that has helped more than 10,000 people, this book includes more than 100 self-tests and tools to help you make informed career choices.

Louden, Jennifer. The Woman’s Comfort Book: A Self-Nurturing Guide for Restoring Balance in Your Life. California: HarperSanFrancisco, 1992.

Most women are great at nurturing….other people. But taking care of themselves is more difficult. There’s no time, it’s too self-indulgent, there’s no energy. Louden’s guide provides more than 200 soothing recipes and inventive rituals for relaxation, practical self-care and gentle growth for women who are too busy to worry about their well-being.

LoVerde, Mary. Stop Screaming at the Microwave: How to Connect Your Disconnected Life. New York: Fireside, 1998.

If traditional time management techniques still leave your life unbalanced, LoVerde has some suggestions. She recommends the “connection solution,” which advocates a new way of deciding what to do next; taking small steps toward your goals; rethinking rituals and traditions; using short-cuts to bring tranquility into your daily life; and using a memory jar.

Lowstuter, Clyde C. & Robertson, David P. In Search of the Perfect Job. New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1992.

The authors list 12 proven steps for getting the job you really want. If you have ever wished for more control in your career or if you have the feeling you can advance to greater heights, given the chance, this book is for you.

Luhn, Rebecca. Managing Anger: Methods for a Happier and Healthier Life. California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1998.

Anger is a complex emotion, involving emotional and physical stress. Learn how to cope with angry people, how to control thoughts that fuel anger, what happens to your body when you are angry and tips for handling criticism.

Luhrs, Janet. The Simple Living Guide. New York: Broadway Books, 1997.

A sourcebook for less stressful, more joyful living, this guide outlines approaches for simplifying life in a variety of areas: home, family, work, money, lifestyle and holidays. The techniques Luhrs shares are helpful whether you desire small solutions for cutting down on stress or taking a giant step toward the simpler life.

Lustbader, Wendy and Hooyman, Nancy R. Taking Care of Aging Family Members. New York: MacMillan, 1994.

The authors deal with the tug-of-war between the desire to care for aging parents and the need to have a life of one's own. They provide practical guidelines for caring for elderly parents without neglecting self care.

Lutz, Ericka. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Stepparenting. New York: Alpha Books, 1998.

Parenting is a difficult task, and stepparenting has additional challenges. Learn how to handle the dreaded “first meeting;” ensure that everyone gets privacy and respect, deal with stepsibling rivalry, survive holidays and vacation, make grandparents allies and resources, get a handle on financial and legal matters, and create shared experiences for a close-knit family.

Madow, Leo. Anger. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1972.

Madow offers a sound and thorough discussion of a problem that has become part of our everyday existence. He focuses primarily on the individual and his needs, rather than the social and cultural forces with which we interact.

Mahony, Rhona. Kidding Ourselves. New York: Harper Collins, 1995.

This book deals with the decisions women and men make before and after marriage, particularly after the birth of a child. Topics include: women's predicaments, how to negotiate, how to get ahead in a world that's in transition, and especially the myths of life that hold us back.

Main, Ronald C. and Zervas, July. Keep Your Kids Straight: What Parents Need to Know About Alcohol and Drugs. New York: McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1991.

This book reveals the six most common mistakes parents make in their efforts to keep kids straight. The authors cover how to prepare young children to face temptation, as well as providing help for abusers.

Manning, Doug. Don’t Take My Grief Away: What to Do When You Lose a Loved One. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco, 1984.

The death of a loved one is obviously painful, but it can also be disorienting in unexpected ways. The book is designed to help the bereaved coped with the emotions and confront the decisions that are inevitable with such a radical life adjustment. Manning’s premise is that grief is not an enemy, but instead a friend.

Manning, Marilyn. Leadership Skills for Women. California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1989.

No one becomes a strong leader overnight. Leadership comes from a combination of good personal skills, talent, and character. Learn how to shape and nurture your leadership style through new skills, working to eliminate problem behaviors, and becoming more productive. Use your unique talents, plus your feminine strengths to become the best leader possible, both on the job and in your personal life."

Mardus, Craig B. How to Make Worry Work for You: Simple and Practical Lesson on How to Be Happy. New York: Warner Books, 1995.

This book shows you how to make worry work for you. Learn easy and surefire exercises to help you say goodbye to bad feelings.

Margulies, Sam. Getting Divorced without Ruining Your Life. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1992.

A reasoned, practical guide to the legal, emotional and financial ins and outs of negotiating a divorce settlement, this book shows how to protect your interests. A good divorce settlement works for both partners and marks the start of a new life.

Marone, Nicky. Women & Risk. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1992.

"Few of us would describe ourselves as helpless. We pay the bills, take care of our families, meet our commitments. We are responsible, adult women. Yet many of us also live a secret life, which, like the dark side of the moon, is kept hidden from others. It is in this secret life that we understand the meaning of helplessness. It is in this secret life that we can be held in the grip of repetitive and destructive behavior patterns. This book is a guide to overcoming learned helplessness, how to master your fears and do what you never thought you could do."

Martin, Ray. Your Financial Guide: Advice for Every Stage of Your Life. New York: MacMillan Co., 1996.

This book provides sound financial advice for all generations: graduates, newlyweds, parents, executives changing jobs, and retirees.

Marzollo, Jean. Your Maternity Leave. New York: Poseidon Press, 1989.

"In Your Maternity Leave, Jean Marzollo guides working women through one of the most challenging transitions of their lives: from being a childless employee to becoming a new mother and than a working mother. A step-by-step guide complete with timetables, sample dialogues, do's and don'ts, and anecdotes from hundreds of working women, Your Maternity Leave is the essential book for every expectant working mother."

Maslach, Christina & Leiter, Michael. The Truth About Burnout: How Organizations Cause Personal Stress and What to Do About It. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1997.

Burnout says more about the organization than the individual, according to Maslach and Leiter, who offer strategies for workers, managers and company leaders for reducing the underlying problems that lead to burnout. They offer ways to build productive engagement between people and their work and address the pressures contributing to chronic exhaustion, cynicism and ineffectiveness.

Mason, Elizabeth, The Rag Street Journal. New York: Henry Holt and Co., 1995.

Mason has compiled the ultimate guide to shopping thrift and consignment stores throughout the United States and Canada. Look great without spending a fortune.

Mason, Linda. The Working Mother’s Guide to Life: Strategies, Secrets and Solutions. New York: Three Rivers Press, 2002.

This practical guide covers everything from getting food on the table to getting everyone out the door – on time – in the morning. Learn how to set priorities and how to help your children succeed. Mason also offers some real-life suggestions for coping with the “guilt” issue.

Mason, Mary Ann. The Equality Trap. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1988.

"In this provocative and original analysis, Mary Ann Mason draws on social and legal history to show how the push for equality has inadvertently left many women worse off than before: working more hours per week in the home and outside, often in low-paying jobs. With nearly 50% of all marriages now ending in divorce and with a growing tend toward low financial settlements, divorced mothers frequently find themselves financially devastated. From day care and health care to child support and paid leaves, here is a blueprint for economic justice that is already redefining the future of the women's movement."

Matthews, Andrew. Being Happy. Los Angeles: Price Stern Sloan, 1990.

This book is about understanding yourself, being able to laugh at yourself, becoming more prosperous and being able to forgive yourself. The underlying premise is that "life changes when we change."

Matthews, Andrew. Making Friends. California: Price Stern Sloan, Inc., 1991.

This book is about the others with whom we laugh, hurt, shout, swear, cry, try, work, play, plan and debate. It’s about those whom we love, trust, tolerate, blame, believe, and occasionally avoid.

Maxwell, Katie. No Lifetime Guarantee. Crozet, Virginia: Betterway Publications, 1988.

A guide for the recently bereaved, this book helps in dealing with the details of death: funeral and burial arrangements; dealing with attorneys, accountants and insurance agents; understanding wills; probate and meeting financial obligations; and survivor benefits, taxes, veteran's benefits and much more.

Mayer, Jeffrey J. If You Haven't Got the Time to Do It Right, When Will Your Find the Time to Do It Over? New York: Fireside, 1990.

Geared toward increased efficiency at work, Mayer's book outlines a plan for streamlining your desk, files and paperwork to make better use of your time. Learn how to use a master "to do" list that lets you clean the piles of paper off your desk - and still be able to find them when you need them.

Mays, June. Women’s Guide to Financial Self-Defense. New York: Warner Books, 1997.

You can protect yourself against hard times – and the loss of financial security that comes with widowhood, divorce, illness, accidents, unemployment and natural disasters. Learn what to ask your bank, how to deal with bureaucrats and how to save, invest and budget.

McCullough, Bonnie. Totally Organized: Easy-to-Use Techniques for Getting Control of Your Time and Your Home. New York: St. Martin’s Griffin, 1986.

Getting organized is one of the biggest challenges in any home. McCullough explains how to:use a planner to take control of household tasks; gain more free time by planning ahead; set up a simple, easy-to-use filing system; and motivate spouse and kids to help keep the household organized.

McCullough, Christopher J. Always at Ease. California: Jeremy P. Tarcher, 1991.

The author shows ways which you can learn to feel comfortable in public speaking, meeting new people, interviewing, dating and other situations. Gaining self-confidence and self-esteem gives you a greater feeling of ease in both the business and social worlds.

McDermott, Patti. How to Talk to Your Husband/How to Talk to Your Wife. Chicago: Contemporary Books, 1994.

Men and women have vastly different styles of communicating. Learn why your spouse doesn’t understand the language you speak and how to bridge the communication gap between you.

McFadden, Elizabeth. Ready or Not: Your Retirement Planning Guide. New York: Manpower Education Institute, 1998.

Finding time to plan for retirement can be difficult, but McFadden shows how to make the most of your time to lay a solid foundation for your “golden years.” Learn the basics of financial planning, estate planning and how to anticipate the lifestyle changes that often accompany retirement.

McGee-Cooper, Ann. You Don't Have to Go Home from Work Exhausted. New York: Bantam Books, 1992.

"Are you tired of being tired? This book has a practical, one-of-a-kind program based on fascinating new research that has been tested extensively by the author's leading corporate clients. Her methods include reclaiming kid spirit, putting both sides of your brain to work, energy traps and solutions and energy engineering strategies."

McGrath, Ellen. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Beating the Blues. New York: Alpha Books, 1998.

Psychologist McGrath offers quizzes to help target why you’re feeling down, research on antidepressants and herbal remedies, and action strategies for beating 16 kinds of everyday blues. She also discusses gender specific blue moods and how to determine when the blues are turning into something more serious.

McGraw, Phillip C. Life Strategies: Doing What Works, Doing What Matters. New York: Hyperion, 1999.

McGraw outlines his 10 Laws of Life, suggesting strategies for making each law work for you. His advice focuses on taking responsibility for making your life what you want it to be.

McHenry, Robert. Famous American Women. New York: Dover Publications, 1983.

"From Pocahontas to Rosa Parks, American women have made or shared in their country's history and legend. Patriarchal custom, of course, kept their names and contributions marginal in official histories if not legend, so much so that confirming the existence via basic biographical data of such heroines as Sacajawea can be a major research project. Here in one volume are biographical profiles of over 1000 American women, famous (and infamous) in hundreds of fields over 400 years."

McNaughton, Deborah. Financially Secure: An Easy-to-Follow Money Program for Women. Tennessee: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2002.

Learn winning approaches to handling money, plus pick up the tools you need to establish and reach your financial goals. McNaughton tackles budgeting, investing, destroying debt – and even how to lose weight and save money at the same time.

Meany, Terry. Build Your Financial Future the Lazy the Way. New York: Alpha Books, 1999.

Learn practical ways to get your finances in order, pay off your debts and figure out how much you can afford to invest. Meany also shows how to determine the amount of money you'll need for the future and how to invest your money without spending all your time.

Mellan, Olivia. Money Harmony: Resolving Money Conflicts in Your Life and Relationships . Walker & Co., 1994.

The author explains how to settle money conflicts that arise as couples try to balance their individual needs with those of the family. Learn how to prevent money conflicts from destroying your marriage.

Mercer, Diana and Pruett, Marsha Kline. Your Divorce Advisor: A Lawyer and a Psychologist Guide Your Through the Legal and Emotional Landscape of Divorce. New York: Fireside, 2001.

Learn how to keep a healthy perspective that can lead to a successful legal strategy and how to protect your assets without destroying your family. The authors provide extensive coverage of custody issues, as well as legal options (including the emotional repercussions of your decisions). Meyer, Joyce. Managing Your Emotions. Oklahoma: Harrison House, 2002.

Emotions play an important part in the way we understand ourselves and others. Meyer describes how to keep your emotions in check, rather than allowing feelings to determine your destiny.

Michaels, Eileen. When You Are Entitled to New Underwear and Other Major Financial Decisions. New York: Scribner, 1997.

Even if you started late, didn’t plan right, or don’t think you deserve it, you can make your money dreams come true. It doesn’t matter how much or how little money you make, there are always choices about how to live your financial life. Learn how to make money decisions with a greater understanding of your own financial capabilities.

Milam, James R. & Ketcham, Katherine. Under the Influence: A Guide the the Myths and Realities of Alcoholism. New York: Bantam Books, 1981.

Ten million Americans suffer from alcoholism. This book examines the physical factors that set alcoholics and non-alcoholics apart. Learn how to: tell if someone you know is an alcoholic; get an alcoholic into treatment; and ensure a lasting recovery. The authors also discuss the progressive stages of alcoholism and why frequently prescribed drugs can be dangerous – or fatal – for alcoholics.

Miller, Mark W. The Sensible Saver: A Common Sense Guide to Saving More While Still Living Well. New York: MacMillan/Spectrum, 1996.

Learn to gain control of your finances by spending less and saving more. Miller covers sound tactics to protect your savings, secrets to cutting costs on everything you buy, ways to avoid financial disaster and ways to make managing your money easy.

Miller, Patricia. Powerful Leadership Skills for Women. Kansas: National Press Publications, 1988.

Women bring unique skills and perspectives to the workplace, yet they often face challenges that present roadblocks to career success. Learn how to overcome self-sabatoging passive tendencies, strengthen your personal leadership style, mold and motivate a team and communicate professionalism through your words and body language.

Millman, Christian, Editor. Living Well on a Shoestring. New Hampshire: Yankee Publishing, Inc., 2000.

Living well for less is the theme of this hint-packed book. Contributors explain how their saving strategies have stretched paychecks and contributed to their overall quality of life. As the editor explains, “Frugality always involves mindfulness – paying attention to how and where your money goes and making conscious decisions about how to spend it.”

Minirth, Frank; Newman, Brian and Warren, Paul. The Father Book: An Instruction Manual. Tennessee: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1992.

What are fathers supposed to do? The answers are in this book, designed to guide fathers through their children's infancy, preschool, grade school, early adolescence and teen years. The authors offer practical suggestions for addressing the important developmental issues that arise: how and when to discuss sex, how to ensure your kids will have a healthy self-image and how to be sure your kids will develop the social skills they need.

Mitchell, Mary. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Business Etiquette. New York: Alpha Books, 2000.

The rules have changed. Learn how to navigate the modern workplace in this practical guide. Mitchell explains how to handle an array of business communications, dress for every business occasion and recognize signs of sexual harassment. She also presents tips for interviews, presentations, dining and entertaining, and other work-related situations.

Montgomery, Bob and Morris, Laurel. Surviving: Coping with Crisis. Arizona: Fisher Books, 2000.

Learn proven, positive techniques for working through your feelings and coming to terms with what has happened so you can get on with your life. The book covers skills you can use to manage your stress reactions, improve your sleep and share your feelings constructively.Morgenstern, Julie. Organizing from the Inside Out. New York: Henry Holt & Co., 1998.

Getting organized is a skill that anyone can learn. Morgenstern’s system, honed during many years as a professional organizer, enables you to design a unique organizing plan based on your individual goals, natural habits and psychological needs. By organizing from the inside out, you’re guaranteed a plan that will work with – not against – your personality.

Morgenstern, Julie. Time Management from the Inside Out. New York: Henry Holt & Co., 2000.

Organizing and managing time is perhaps the greatest challenge we face. Morgenstern helps identify your psychological strengths and stumbling blocks and create a time management system that suits your individual needs. Learn how to put technology to work for you; end chronic lateness; stop procrastinating and cope with the constancy of unexpected change.

Morris, Kenneth & Siegel, Alan. The Wall Street Journal Guide to Planning Your Financial Future. New York: Lightbulb Press, 1998.

The sooner you begin to put money away, invest it for the long term, and know how to protect it, the more you’ll have when you need or want it. This book helps unravel the mystery of financial planning, explaining the advantages of 401(k) and other retirement savings plans.

Morris, Kenneth & Siegel, Alan. The Wall Street Journal Guide to Understanding Money & Investing. New York: Lightbulb Press, 1993.

Morris and Siegel demystify the baffling details of banking, credit, home finance, financial planning and taxes. This guide is easy to understand and easy to use.

Mundis, Jerrold. How to Get Out of Debt, Stay Out of Debt and Live Prosperously. New York: Bantam Books, 1988.

Learn how to recognize the warning signs of serious debt, negotiate with angry creditors, design a realistic pay-back schedule, identify your spending “blind spots,” cope with the anxiety of owing money, and how to stay out of debt forever.

Neifert, Marianne. Dr. Mom’s Parenting Guide. New York: Dutton, 1991.

A pediatrician and mother, Dr. Neifert offers down-to-earth advice for combining motherhood with a career, though the book focuses on common sense guidance for the life of your child. Learn how to help your children increase their self-esteem and understand the importance of values.

Nerad, Jack R. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Buying or Leasing a Car. New York: Alpha Books, 1996.

Nerad, who has served as editor of Motor Trend magazine, explains how to drive away in the car your want at the price you can afford. He provides solid information about auto brands, dealers and pricing, as well as tips, definitions and warnings. Learn how to decide whether to buy or lease, zero in on the model and options you want, get the most cash for your old car and negotiate down to the target price.

Nichols, Michael P. No Place to Hide: Facing Shame So We Can Find Self-Respect. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1991.

The root of our insecurity is shame. The writer shows how facing one of our most formidable emotions and reaching out can lead to a better life.

Niven, David. The 100 Simple Secrets of Relationships: What Scientists Have Learned and How You Can Use It. California: HarperSanFrancisco, 2003.

Thousands of studies have examined the nature of relationships – Niven has collected the cream of the crop and distilled the findings, pairing each insight with a true story showing results in action.

Northrup, Christiane. Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom. New York: Bantam Books, 1994.

This book is for all who believe it is possible to live our lives fully regardless of present or past circumstances. It is for those who yearn to be well and know that there is something more to healing than simply external substances or techniques.

Norwood, Robin. Why Me, Why This, Why Now. New York: Carol Southern Books, 1994.

This book examines the lives of individuals who have experienced various problems and addresses the deeper issues about the meaning of life and the purpose of suffering.

Norwood, Robin. Women Who Love Too Much. New York: Pocket Books, 1985.

Women who love too much are attracted to troubled, distant, moody men. Norwood offers these women a way out that works. She helps women uncover the power to love themselves, allowing them to recover from the pattern of poor relationship choices.

Notarius, Clifford and Markman, Howard. We Can Work it Out: Making Sense of Marital Conflict. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1993.

The key to a happy marriage lies in the couple's ability to handle differences. Common myths are dispelled and replaced with six simple truths of marriage.

O’Connor, Joey. I Know You Love Me, But Do You Like Me? Nashville: Word Publishing, 1999.

Learning to like your mate is an essential part of marriage. Husbands and wives who genuinely like each other area better equipped to manage the ups and downs of married life – and they have more fun on life’s journey.

O’Connor, Richard. Undoing Depression: What Therapy Doesn’t Teach You and Medication Can’t Give You. New York: Berkley Books, 1997.

Depression is fueled by a complex set of interrelated factors: genetic, biochemical and environmental, O’Connor explains. The one factor that’s often overlooked, he notes, is our own habits. O’Connor shows how to replace depressive patterns of thinking, relating and behaving with a new and more effective set of skills.Oldham, John M. and Morres, Lois B. The Personality Self-Portrait. New York: Bantam, 1990.

This book deals with the range of personality styles to personality disorder, and offers well-aimed tips on dealing with each personality type.

O'Neil, John R. The Paradox of Success. New York: G. W. Putnam's Sons, 1993.

A must for managers and people who face important problems, this book explains how to deal with success in business and family life. Winning at work doesn't have to mean losing at life.

Opdyke, Jeff D. Love and Money: A Life Guide for Financial Success. New Jersey: John Wiley and Sons, 2004.

Opdyke provides answers to real questions about money, including how to: get out of debt, teach kids about money, balance the decision-making in two-career households, and more.

Orsborn, Carol. Solved by Sunset. New York: Crown Trade Paperbacks, 1995.

Use right-brain techniques to resolve whatever is bothering you in one day or less. To make this book work, you need a paper, pen, problem and the desire to resolve it by sunset.

Ortalda, Robert A. How to Live Within Your Means and Still Finance Your Dreams. New York: Simon & Schuster, Inc., 1990.

"Money is for spending, maintains financial consultant Robert A. Ortalda, Jr., in this revolutionary new book that makes budgeting not only possible by rewarding. He presents a unique, realistic, step-by-step system for getting the things you want when you want them - without spending yourself into debt. His program helps you define your goals, take a 'financial snapshot' or your assets and liabilities, predict your future earning power, and design your own financial future."

Padus, Emrika. The Complete Guide to Your Emotions and Your Health. Emmaus, Pennsylvania: Rodale Press, 1992.

Get happy, get healthy and boost your natural healing potential with the techniques outlined in this book. Learn how to master stress and put it to work for you, how to combat depression and how to control pain without drugs.

Palladino, Connie. Developing Self-Esteem. California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1994.

"Developing Self-Esteem is a practical, realistic, motivating book designed to increase feelings of self-esteem. It introduces new techniques, ideas and exercises which help readers assess how they feel about themselves and provides a step-by-step program to develop self-confidence and improve self-esteem."

Papolos, Demitri. Overcoming Depression. New York: HarperPerennial, 1992.

"The definitive resource for patients and families who live with depression and manic depression. Clearly and sympathetically, the book presents state-of-the-art medical information and solid practical advice that empowers patients and their families to participate actively in diagnosis and treatment."

Parkinson, J. Robert. How to Get People to Do Things Your Way. Lincolnwood, IL: Contemporary Books, 1997.

Parkinson shows how you can maximize your effectiveness in every personal or professional encounter. Using his proven strategies and simple techniques, you can take control of your career, your lifestyle and your relationships.

Paulson, Edward and Layton, Marcia. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Starting Your Own Business. New York: Alpha Books, 1998.

Learn how to put together a plan for starting and running your own business, as well as strategies for choosing the best business for you and the financial tools you need to keep things running smoothly. The authors also discuss legal issues, sales and marketing, and finding the right advisors and computer tools to make your business a success.

Paulson, Pat A., Brown, Sharon C. and Wolf, Jo Ann. Living on Purpose. New York: Simon & Schuster, Inc., 1988.

The key to living with purpose is to give up judgments about yourself and others. The authors show how to determine your life energy, life purpose and life work. Each chapter includes real-life examples, a summary statement that gives you the "Big Idea," and a handy workbook section. This book provides a system of techniques that makes it amazingly easy to fully discover that unique energy and purpose we area born with.

Peale, Norman Vincent. The Power of Positive Thinking. New York: Prentice-Hall, 1952.

Subtitled “A Practical Guide to Mastering the Problems of Everyday Living,” this classic volume offers tips and techniques for making the most of your attitude. Learn ways to believe in yourself, how to have a constant energy supply and how to manage stress positively.

Pearsall, Paul. The Ten Laws of Lasting Love. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1993.

A burned-out relationship can exhaust the heart and spirit. Pearsall presents a guide to making love last in the modern world.

Peck, M. Scott. The Road Less Traveled. New York: Touchstone, 1979.

Peck provides a roadmap for confronting and resolving problems, suffering through the changes to reach a higher level of self-knowledge. This book was designed to help us learn the nature of loving relationships, how to recognize compatibility, how to distinguish dependency from love, how to become your own person and how to be a more sensitive parent.

Pelletier, Maureen Miller and Romaine, Deborah S. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Menopause. New York: Alpha Books, 2000.

Separating menopause myth from fact can be a daunting task, one made easier by this book. Learn what happens to your body during menopause, and how to evaluate the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy. Other topics include: the relationship between PMS and perimenopause, how to stay connected with your partner, natural remedies, and how to get integrative care during menopause.

Perkins-Reed, Marcia, Thriving in Transition. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1996.

This practical guide to making changes in your life work for you covers major transitions: loss of a job, shifting to a new job, painful divorce and the loss of a loved one. The author shows how to embrace, rather than resist, the ever-changing world.

Peters, Joan. When Mothers Work: Loving Our Children Without Sacrificing Ourselves. Reading, Massachusetts: Addison-Wesley, 1997.

Women who face guilt and conflict as they struggle to balance the demands of family and work can understand and appreciate the approach Peters takes. The simple principle: a woman does not have to choose between being a person and being a mother.

Peterson, Jean Ross. It Doesn't Grow on Trees. Virginia: Betterway Publications, Inc., 1988.

"Money doesn't grow on trees and don't let your children think it does. Give them a basic financial education; a healthy, responsible attitude toward money, and a sound understanding of it. This book will help."

Peterson, Jean Ross. Turn Chaos Into Cash. Virginia: Betterway Publications, Inc., 1989.

"A complete guide to organizing and managing your personal finances. It is a money management guide and a workbook, complete with reproducible forms, worksheets, a detailed glossary of financial terms, and scores of information resources. The author covers all the important record-keeping elements, from investments to automobile insurance and service records, from listings of household expenses (capital improvements, routine maintenance, medical/dental costs, etc.) to short-term and long-term financial goal projections."

Peterson, Karen E. The Tomorrow Trap: Unlocking the Secrets of the Procrastination-Protection Syndrome. Florida: Health Communications, Inc., 1996.

Peterson reveals the source of procrastination and how to stop it. Her procrastination-protection syndrome explains why we: know –but don’t use – time management principles; avoid making important decisions; feel like workaholics but never seem to accomplish anything; don’t feel that we are fulfilling our destinies; and often procrastinate on tasks that require solitude.

Petras, Kathryn & Petras, Ross. The Only Job Hunting Guide You’ll Ever Need. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1995.

The authors present a definitive step-by-step approach, taking you through every stage of your job search: targeting objectives, writing a resume, creating contacts, managing interviews, and assessing the job market.

Pfeiffer, George and Webster, Judith. WorkCare: A Working Person’s Guide to Life Balance. Virginia: The WorkCare Group, Inc., 2001.

Learn to take care of yourself while you’re on the job. The authors explain why it’s important to be a “self-manager,” a self-directed contributor to your organization’s mission – while at the same time, keeping your personal goals and ambitions in focus.

Phelan, Timothy W. All About Attention Deficit Disorder. Illinois: Child Management, Inc., 1996.

Twenty million children and adults in the U.S. have Attention Deficit Disorder. Phelan, a clinical psychologist, helps separate fact from myth regarding ADD (or ADHD). His book covers: basic symptoms of ADD; effects on school, work, home and social life; seven indicators to predict the future; how to diagnose ADD without making a critical error; and how to treat ADD.

Philadelphia Child Guidance Center. Your Child's Emotional Health: Adolescence. New York: MacMillan, 1993.

This book takes parents through the often confusing stages in their teenagers' development, from ages 13 to 20. Among the topics discussed are sexuality, popularity, depression, discipline, substance abuse and overeating.

Phillips, Patricia & Mair, George. Divorce: A Woman’s Guide to Getting a Fair Share. New York: MacMillan, 1995.

Divorce isn’t easy under the best of circumstances, but the financial implications can linger for years. Learn how to deal with a wide range of issues: what to do if your estranged husband refuses to pay the bills; how to handle your social life while the divorce is in progress; and how to protect yourself and your children if your husband becomes violent.

Picard, Frank. Family Intervention. New York: Prentice Hall Press, 1991.

This book shows the positive action you can take to help a loved one and yourself. Learn techniques for breaking the cycle of addiction and codependency. This book examines addiction from a family standpoint, with an eye toward solutions.

Pickering, Peg. Thriving on Change: Turning Challenge into Success. Kansas: National Press Publications, 2000.

Change is the one constant in today’s business environment. Learn why even positive change will likely be met with resistance and how to deal with the realities of organizational change. Pickering offers survival skills to help conquer change and help others “buy in” to the process.

Pillsbury, Linda Goodman. Survival Tips for Working Moms. Los Angeles: Perspective Publishing, 1994.

Pillsbury’s 297 tips offer real solutions for you to use every day. From packing school lunches and supervising homework to finding after school care and getting kids to help with the chores, this book is full of practical suggestions for making life easier.

Pipher, Mary. Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls. New York: Ballantine Books, 1994.

Pipher explains how our look-obsessed, media-saturated culture "poisons" adolescent girls. Despite advances in feminism, she says, escalating levels of sexism and violence cause girls to stifle their creative spirit and natural impulses, ultimately destroying their self-esteem. Yet, girls often blame themselves or their families for this problem, instead of looking to the world around them.

Pipher, Mary. The Shelter of Each Other: Rebuilding Our Families. New York: Ballantine Books, 1996.

Rather than a "how-to" book, Pipher has written a "how-to-think" book, focusing on the impact of modern culture on family life, examining problems and exploring solutions. Using case histories from her work as a clinical psychologist, Pipher demonstrates the strength and energy at the core of family life.

Pollan, Stephen. Die Broke. New York: HarperBusiness, 1998.

Pollan offers four succinct bits of financial advice: quit today, pay cash, don’t retire and die broke. He advocates enhancing your income, avoiding credit except in purchasing homes and cars, continuing to work and earning/investing enough money so that it all comes out even when you die.Pollar, Odette. Organizing Your Workspace. California: Crisp Publications, 1992.

You don’t have to be at the mercy of the sea papers that floods across your desk daily. Learn how to set up your work area to help, rather than hinder, your progress. Pollar explains mental blocks toward organization and the five principles for establishing and maintaining an efficient filing system.

Pooser, Doris. Secrets of Style. California: Crisp Publications, 1992.

Pooser says every woman needs both a business look and a dressed-up look. Learn how to work with style, bodyline, wardrobe, color, hair and make-up to reflect your personality, both on and off the job.

Poretta, Vicki & Lutz, Ericka. Mom’s Guide to Disciplining Your Child. New York: Alpha Books, 1997.

This book has hints on working as a disciplining duo with your partner. It includes friendly advice on talking and listening to your child and no-nonsense guidance on handling tough problems such as lying and talking back.

Potash, Marlin S. Hidden Agendas. New York: Delacorte Press, 1990.

"Marlin Potash helps us understand how we get trapped in repetitive conflict by our own hidden agendas and those of others. Readers will find that her tips on recognizing when they're being manipulated by others and how to short-circuit those manipulations are particularly helpful. This book gives us great insight into our psychological blind spots and offers enormous resources for finding one's self-esteem."

Powers, Mike and Powers, Jacqueline. Two for the Money: A Couples Complete Guide to Money Management. New York: Avon Books, 1999.

This book provides a guide to couples economics: spending and saving, borrowing and investing, managing large expenses while saving for retirement. Learn how to establish a household budget, evaluate insurance needs, buy your first home, save for college and…how to compromise!

Quigley, Pat and Shrayer, Marilyn. Making It Through the Night: How Couples Can Survive a Crisis Together. California: Conari Press, 1992.

Couples facing a major life crisis must often deal with anger, blaming and guilt, in addition to the original problem. This book offers solid practical advice in a supportive manner. Quigley, Paxton. Not an Easy Target. New York: Fireside, 1995. Quigley’s message is loud and clear: you must discover how to protect yourself from criminal assaults on the streets, in shopping malls, in parking lots, in office buildings and even in your bedroom. Learn how to develop assertive body language, assess the threat of a potential attacker, use “soft” tactics to stop an attacker, fight back intelligently, and make your environment more secure.

Quigley, Paxton. Not an Easy Target. New York: Fireside, 1995.

Quigley’s message is clear: you must discover how to protect yourself from criminal assaults on the streets, in shopping malls, in parking lots, in office buildings and even in your bedroom. Learn how to develop assertive body language, assess the threat of a potential attacker, use “soft” tactics to stop an attacker, fight back intelligently, and make your environment more secure.

Quinn, Jane Bryant. Making the Most of Your Money. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1991.

This book covers smart ways to create wealth and plan your finances in the 90s, along with a way to get security, and the first principles of family economics and finance.

Ramsey, Karen. Everything You Know About Money is Wrong. New York: ReganBooks, 1999.

Ramsey explores – and explodes – 20 money myths, and then shows how to craft a personal spending plan that reflects who you are and what you want to accomplish.Raye-Johnson, Venda. Effective Networking. California: Crisp Publications, 1990.

Networking – connecting with other people – is a vital skill in today’s world. Learn how you can use the strategies, skills and approaches used by effective networkers. Raye-Johnson explains how to listen with your “third ear” and why the grapevine can be your job lifeline.

Real, Terrence. How Can I Get Through to You? New York: Fireside, 2002.

Real examines the causes of communication blocks between men and women and provides skills to overcome the barriers. He offers an innovative approach to healing relationship wounds and reconnecting partners with a new sense of understanding.

Reinhold, Barbara Bailey. Toxic Work: How to Overcome Stress Overload and Burnout and Revitalize Your Career. New York: Penguin Group, 1996.

Toxic Work explains what makes work unhealthy and how you can make life and health changes at work. You can revitalize a career that is not right for you. Reinhold deals with ways to manage stress, anger and the feeling of being out of control.

Remen, Rachel Naomi. Kitchen Table Wisdom. New York: Riverheads Books, 1996.

Subtitled “Stories that heal,” this book shows that sharing stories around the table isn't just a way of passing time, it’s also the way wisdom is passed along. Despite the powers of technology, many of us do not live well – it’s time to listen to stories again.

Resnick, Judy. The Rich is Better Workbook. New York: Golden Books, 1999.

Resnick's workbook provides tools to help you plan your financial future step-by-step. Learn how to: figure how much you're worth, set and manage your goals, know if you're ready to invest, overcome financial fears, prepare for your children's education and save for your retirement.

Rhodes, Linda Colvin. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Caring For Aging Parents. New York: Alpha Books, 2001.

Learn how aging affects vision, hearing and motor skills; how to keep track of your parents’ medication; and how to decide whether your parents can continue living on their own. Rhodes also discusses symptoms of depression, and how to deal with financial and legal issues.

Ricci, Isolina. Mom’s House/Dad’s House: Making Shared Custody Work. New York: MacMillan, 1992.

Parents CAN make two homes for their children after divorce, and Ricci shows how, from the emotional issues of ending a marriage to the financial and legal considerations. She also examines long-distance parenting, handling holidays and remarriage issues.

Rich, Dorothy. MegaSkills. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1988.

"We know that children need their basic skills - the three Rs - in order to succeed. But for children to learn and keep learning in school, they need another important set of skills that are taught at home. These are megaskills, our children's inner engines of learning. Megaskills are the very basic values, attitudes and behaviors that determine a child's achievements, attitudes and behaviors that determine a child's achievements such as: confidence, motivation, effort, responsibility, initiative, perseverance and more."

Rich, Hillary & Kravitz, Helaina Laks. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Perfect Marriage. New York: Alpha Books, 1997.

Learning how to have a good marriage doesn’t have to make you feel like an idiot. Rich and Kravitz offer ways for improving communications, steps for dealing with times of transition such as moving or career change, and suggestions for having the marriage you’ve always wanted. The book includes down-to-earth advice for dealing with sex, money and in-laws.

Richardson, Cheryl. Life Makeovers. New York: Broadway Books, 2000.

Richardson’s “life makeover” program is designed to support you in changing your life one week at a time. Learn how to clean up the clutter, reconnect with your inner wisdom and take on the challenges of high quality living – one step at a time.

Richardson, Cheryl. Stand Up for Your Life. New York: The Free Press, 2002.

Personal coach Cheryl Richardson shows how you can develop the courage, confidence and character to fulfill your potential. Exercises encourage you to determine who you are, define your values, and create a larger vision for your life. Learn to build self-trust and inner confidence.

Richardson, Cheryl. Take Time for Your Life. New York: Broadway Books, 1998.

Personal coach Cheryl Richardson offers a seven-step program for creating the life you want. Packed with useful exercises, checklists and personal stories, this book shows you how to step back, regain control and make conscious decisions about the future you want to create.

Ringer, Robert J. Getting What You Want: The 7 Principles of Rational Living. New York: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, 2000.

This book provides a roadmap for those who are willing to take responsibility for their lives and get what they want by living out their personal values.

Robinson, Duke. Good Intentions: The Nine Unconscious Mistakes of Nice People. New York: Warner Books, 1997.

Polite, considerate people can trample on those around them without even realizing it. Robinson explains how, highlighting nine areas of concern: trying to be perfect, taking on too much, not saying what you want, suppressing anger, reasoning with irrationality, telling little lies, giving advice, rescuing others and protecting those in grief. He also shows how to avoid those mistakes.

Rock, Joseph W. and Duncan, Barry L. “Let’s Face It, Men are @$$#%\$”: What Women Can Do About It. Florida: Health Communications, Inc., 1998.

Psychologists Rock and Duncan expose the types and traits of toxic men and explain why certain women are vulnerable to their manipulation and control. “This book isn’t about putting down men; it’s about elevating women to their rightful position on the emotional playing field.”

Rodale Press Editors. Cut Your Bills in Half. Pennsylvania: Rodale Press, 1989.

"You can't eliminate your household bills, but you can cut them down to size. It's not difficult to slash your bills by 30% to 100 % - once you know how. This book will show you: shopping strategies that pare down the cost of groceries; tips to make your car last longer; how to find a good mechanic; the secret of buying furniture where decorators do; and many more."

Rose, Phyllis. Never Say Goodbye. New York: Doubleday, 1991.

This collection of essays charts one woman's journeys of discovery in New York, France and England. "Armed with humor and irreverence, Phyllis Rose explores such themes as youth and motherhood, loneliness and self-awareness, memory and creation, decline and loss."

Rosen, Margery and editors, Ladies Home Journal. Can This Marriage Be Saved? New York: Workman Publishing Co., Inc., 1994.

This book is a compilation of cases from the "Ladies Home Journal" column of the same name. Couples on the verge of divorce tell their stories and a counselor or therapist offers suggestions.

Rosenberg, Kris. Talk to Me: A Therapist's Guide to Breaking Through Male Silence. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam, 1993.

Rosenberg explains how to move from isolation to intimacy. She offers a series of tools that any woman can apply to improve the verbal part of her marriage.

Rouillard, Larrie A. Goals and Goal Setting. California: Crisp Publications, Inc. 1993.

"The objective of this book is to help a person recognize the value of goals and the importance of fundamental goal setting. The activities in this workbook focus on what a goal is and how to set goals that you can achieve. Step by step, you will practice how to differentiate between goals, missions and objectives; use a design for establishing goals; construct objectives; execute the tactics needed; achieve your goals. You may also realize that learning is easier when you have a purpose."

Rubin, Theodore I. The Angry Book. New York: Touchstone, 1993.

Nearly everyone has a problem dealing with anger, according to Dr. Rubin. Suppressed or twisted anger can lead to anxiety, depression, insomnia, psychosomatic illness, alcoholism and other forms of misery. Learn how understanding and releasing anger can lead to greater health, happiness and emotional wholeness.

Rubin, Theodore I. Compassion and Self-Hate: An Alternative to Despair. New York: Touchstone, 1986.

Rubin examines how self-hate begins, is sustained and eventually leads to destructive and defeating behavior. Offering practical advice, Rubin shows that finding and examining self-hate releases the powerful capacity for compassion to heal restricting emotions and habits.

Rusk, Tom and Read, Randy. I Want to Change But I Don't Know How. New York: Price Stern Sloan, 1986.

The authors guide you through a step-by-step program that gets results. Learn why self-awareness and self-acceptance are the cornerstones of a happy life.

Rusk, Tom, Mind Traps. Los Angeles: Price Stern Sloan, Inc., 1988.

Mind Traps offers the reader a complete self-change program which can be adapted to fit individual needs. Subjects include how to deal with defeats and the "perfectionist trap."

Rutledge, Jill Zimmerman. Dealing With the Stuff That Makes Life Tough: The 10 Things That Stress Girls Out and How to Cope With Them. New York: Contemporary Books, 2004.

Zimmerman’s “top ten” challenges adolescent girls face include making peace with body image, dealing with guys, getting control of an overscheduled life and coping when parents divorce.

Ryan, Jerry & Ryan, Roberta. Career Success: A Lifetime Investment. Cincinnati: South-Western Educational Publishing, 2001.

To take full advantage of the 21st century’s career opportunities and remain competitive, you must invest in ongoing skill development. Explore a lifelong learning approach that can make a positive difference in how you live and work.

Saavedra, Beth. Restoring Balance to a Mother’s Busy Life. Chicago: Contemporary Books, 1996.

The author has collected advice from other mothers on a variety of topics: from setting boundaries for children to setting priorities for your life. Learn how to blend and balance your personal needs with the needs of your family and how to soothe and lift your spirits.

Sachs, Brad. Things Just Haven't Been the Same. New York: William Morrow & Co., Inc., 1992.

Making the transition from marriage to parenthood can be tough. Sachs examines what happens to a couple when the baby arrives, without shying away from the problems of adjustment that often follow childbirth.

Sack, Steven Mitchell. The Working Woman's Legal Survival Guide. New York: Prentice Hall Press, 1998.

An attorney devoted to employment law, Sack provides practical tips for many workplace situations, including: job screening, illegal interview questions, job security, references, overtime, equal pay, pregnancy leave, layoffs and more.

St. James, Elaine. Simplify Your Life: 100 Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy the Things that Really Matter. New York: Hyperion, 1994.

St. James offers practical advice on simplifying your life in six areas: household, lifestyle, finances, job, health and personal life. She also addresses special issues for women and ends with a chapter on “hard core simplicity,” for those who want to take the concept to the next level.

St. James, Elaine. Simplify Your Work Life: Ways to Change the Way You Work So You Have More Time to Live. New York: Hyperion, 2001.

Learn to create balance among the three primary aspects of your life: work, family and personal time. St. James shows how balance provides more clarity and enthusiasm for meeting goals; and how success can be achieved without stress and overwork.

Sale, June Solnit and Kollenberg, Kit. The Working Parents Handbook. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1996.

At last, an accessible, down-to-earth guide to the everyday issues of balancing work and family. Topics include: the new working mom, finding child care, juggling time, and space and sanity.

Salk, Lee. Familyhood. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1992.

Dr. Salk has long recognized that the family is the core of our society. He examines some of the upheaval families have face, such as increasing divorce rates, more single parents, two paycheck parents, blending children from separate marriages. Salk says the family unit - and caring for the family - is most important in our rapidly changing world.

Sander, Peter and Sander, Jennifer Basye. The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Living on a Budget. New York: Alpha Books, 1999.

Sander and Sander offer professional guidance on the best ways to avoid common budgeting mistakes, as well as a 12-step program outlining how to make a budget you won’t want to break. They provide tips on saving money as well as advice on changing the way you think about money.

Sanford, Linda Tschirhart & Donovan, Mary Ellen. Women and Self-Esteem. New York: Penguin Books, 1985.

Insecurity and a sense of worthlessness are all too common among women. This compassionate book examines how women’s ideas about themselves take shape, and offers concrete help for the individual growth of women.

Sanger, Sirgay & Kelly, John. The Woman Who Works, the Parent Who Cares. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1987.

"This is a path-breaking book, the first to say that work can be a positive force in the life of your child. This revolutionary parenting program, designed by the eminent child psychiatrist Dr. Sirgay Sanger, shows how the lifestyle of today's working woman has changed the developmental timetable for the first years of a child's life. The result is a more self-confident, more independent, more socially skilled child."

Saunders, Charmaine. Women and Stress. New York: Crescent Books, 1990.

This book speaks to all women, no matter what their circumstances. Saunders identifies the causes of stress and provides appropriate ways of coping with the strains of everyday life.

Schlessinger, Laura. Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships. New York: Cliff Street Books, 2001.

Couples need to take a long, hard look at recurring problems in their marriages, with an eye toward providing mid-course corrections to get the relationship on the right track and keep it there.

Schlessinger, Laura. Ten Stupid Things Men Do to Mess Up Their Lives. New York: Cliff Street Books, 1997.

Dr. Schlessinger covers everything from chivalry, independence and ambition to husbanding, parenting and machismo in this companion volume to Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives.

Schlessinger, Laura. Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives. New York: HarperCollins, 1995.

The writer hosts her own radio show, and much of this book is about women who have called in for advice. Dr. Schlessinger deals with the stupid things women do in their relationships with men and describes how to overcome problems.

Schlessinger, Stephen E. and Horberg, Laurence. Taking Charge: How Families Climb Out of the Chaos of Addiction and Flourish. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1988.

This book deals with defining the problem and then strengthening the family. Learn how to live a full life and maintain family values, how to confront addiction and move forward toward healing.

Schlossberg, Nancy & Robinson, Susan. Going to Plan B. New York: Fireside Books, 1996.

What do you do when the unexpected happens? Schlossberg and Robinson explain how to cope, regroup and start your life on a new path when life doesn’t work out the way you had planned.

Schlossberg, Nancy K. Overwhelmed: Coping with Lifes Ups and Downs. Massachusetts: Lexington Books, 1989.

This book serves as a road map to personal success on many levels. Schlossberg covers ways to evaluate each change and determine the best way to deal with it.

Schoeneck, Steven J. Making Ends Meet: How to Budget When You Don’t Have Enough Money. Minnesota: Practical, Useful Publications, Inc., 1996.

A Certified Public Accountant, Schoeneck provides a simple, easy to understand budgeting tool designed to help take the stress out of living from paycheck to paycheck. He explains how to tackle debt in small steps and then create a savings plan.

Schofield, Deniece. Confessions of an Organized Homemaker. Ohio: Betterway Books, 1994.

Trying to fit housekeeping in around work and family time isn’t easy, but Schofield has developed several techniques that may help you organize your housework. Learn how to: schedule your cleaning time and discover what’s “clean enough” for you; how to plan meals with minimum time and effort; personalize your storage system to work within the space you have; and overcome a lack of motivation to just get started.

Schwartz, David J. The Magic of Thinking Big. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1963.

This book presents a carefully-designed program for getting the most out of your job, marriage, family life and your community. Learn the secrets of success to achieve everything you've always wanted.

Schwartz, Joe. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Online Dating and Relating. New York: Que Corporation, 2000.

It’s the 21st century and Schwartz shows how to make the most of internet technology to enhance dating prospects. Learn how to find people online who share your values and interests, how to protect your privacy and safety while communicating online and even how to find web-based advice on relationships.

Schwartz, Pepper. Peer Marriage. New York: MacMillan, 1994.

Equality between men and women is possible, but only by departing radically from traditional roles and by a willingness to accept some serious costs.

Scott, Cynthia D. Empowerment. California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1991.

"Empowerment is the new buzzword, taken to be the fix-all in the workplace. As every organization goes about meeting the challenges and making continual work improvements, they seek the support, involvement and commitment of their employees - what we call the 'wanna factor.' Yet many employees appear to resist and withdraw from these well-intentioned and necessary efforts. This book is for managers to understand and lead people to build an empowered workplace."

Scott, Cynthia D. and Jaffe, Dennis T. Managing Personal Change: A Primer for Today’s World. California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1989.

Our lives are changing at an ever-increasing pace. Learn how change affects you, how to move beyond your resistance to change and make periods of transition easier. The authors also spell out how to increase your support to make change easier and how to build and maintain positive attitudes toward change.

Scott, David L. The Guide to Managing Credit. Old Saybrook, CT: The Globe Pequot Press, 1994.

Many Americans spend hundreds – or thousands – of dollars every year on interest charges accrued to money they have borrowed. Financial expert David Scott presents valuable information and realistic advice to help break the cycle of debt.

Scott, Dru. Stress That Motivates: Self-Talk Secrets for Success. California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1992.

People are feeling stress at unprecedented levels, but this book can help. Scott explains the link between stress, motivation and self-talk, the five biggest traps in self-talk, and offers “quick and easy tools for tough times.” Learn how to use the self-coaching process to reduce stress and how to determine your priorities and pressures.

Scott, Gini Graham. The Empowered Mind - How to Harness the Creative Force Within You. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1994.

The author has 65 "how to" mental exercises that enable you to tap into the creative force we all possess, and how to direct this inner power to achieve your goals. Learn to overcome fears about change, control your anger and sharpen your thinking.

Seligman, Martin E. P. What You Can Change and What You Can't. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1994.

The complete guide to successful self-improvement, this book deals with changing what we can and accepting those things we can't change.

Semmelroth, Carl. The Anger Habit Workbook: Proven Principles to Calm the Stormy Mind. New York: Writers Club Press, 2002.

Managing anger takes a lot of effort, but the work continues to produce results. Semmelroth provides practical help for relationship anger, parental anger, blowups, lack of communication, supervision and job anger, criticism and judgmental thinking – and more.

Shaevitz, Marjorie Hansen. The Confident Woman. New York: Harmony Books, 1999.

Shaevitz focuses on the issues that women face growing up as girls and living as women in society. Her advice and information are written for women at different life stages, ending with practical tips for mothers who want to rear more confident daughters. The Confident Woman offers a comprehensive approach to the woman’s quest of “filling the void within herself.”

Shaffer, Carolyn. Creating Community Anywhere. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher, 1993.

Americans want to connect with each other, but we just don=t know how. This book provides tips for finding support and connection in a fragmented world, whether you live in an urban or rural area, are single or married, or live near or far from your family.

Shapiro, Robert. Separate Houses. New York: Prentice Hall Press, 1989.

"The difficulties of divorce don't stop with a legal agreement. And the standard 500-page treatises on custody and divorce do little to make living with divorce less confusing. But now, thanks to this accessible, authoritative guide, you can quickly and easily find help on every topic - from the first emotional separation through the years of equitable holiday arrangements, PTA meetings, and visitation rights."

Shectman, Stephen A. & Singer, Mark J. The Missing Link: Building Quality Time with Teens. Nashville, Abingdon Press, 1985.

"If you care about teenagers and are concerned about recent reports of widespread suicide, depression, sexual problems, and drug addiction among teens, reading this book might be one of the most important things you ever do. It is free of all the worn 'how to build a great relationship' bromides which conveniently forget that today's teens live in a vastly more dangerous and confusing world than the one we knew."

Sher, Barbara. I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was. New York: Dell Publishing, 1994.

Sher explains why a life without direction is a life without passion. She then guides you through the process of recapturing long lost goals, overcoming blocks that inhibit success, and deciding what you want to be.

Sher, Barbara. It’s Only Too Late if You Don’t Start Now. New York: Delacorte Press, 1998.

Midlife isn’t a time for crisis, it’s a time of wonderful opportunity, according to Sher. She shows how to make life’s built in “time limit” work for – not against – you, how to use regrets to point the way to a more rewarding life and how to overcome the obstacles that keep you from living your dreams.

Sherman, James R. Plan Your Work: Work Your Plan. California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1991.

"This book provides readers with a competitive edge. It explains everything that you need to unlock your potential and become the productive person you were meant to be. The simple yet sound concepts and techniques presented will help readers understand the benefits that come with planning and will help them learn to take action on these plans in order to become more successful both in their careers and personal lives."

Sherman, James R. Stop Procrastinating:Get to Work. California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1989.

"Procrastination slams the brakes on the wheels of progress. It chews up goals and aspirations and spits out frustration, anger and despair. You can see its damaging effects in people who stay too long in the wrong job or wrong relationship. And you can see it in people who avoid arduous tasks and unpleasant confrontations until it's too late to take effective action. The stronger your desires, the greater your frustration and anger will be if you do not satisfy them; especially when procrastination stands in your way."

Sholnih, Lisa. Smart Storage. New York: Friedman/Fairfax Publishers, 1999.

Everyone has something to store, but without some organization, our stuff can take over our lives. Learn how to choose furnishings with storage potential and take advantage of out-of-the-way places to display small collections.

Shreve, Anita. Remaking Motherhood. New York: Viking Penguin, Inc., 1987.

"Drawing on the results of the most recent studies of family life and child development and on interviews with scores of family psychologists, sociologists and historians, Shreve has tried to assess objectively the risks and rewards of a new kind of mothering. What these voices told her merely confirmed what the studies indicated: In general, the children of working mothers are not 'deprived,' but enriched. Greater independence, a fuller sense of life's options, a greater harmony between 'masculine' and 'feminine' characteristics - these, and more, are the benefits enjoyed by the children of working mothers."

Shure, Myrna B. Raising a Thinking Child. New York: Henry Holt & Co., 1994.

Shure offers techniques for helping your young child resolve everyday conflicts and get along with others. Children can learn to think for themselves and acquire skills lto prevent and reduce early behaviors that might predict later violent abuse and depression.

Siegel, Stephanie. Parenting Your Adopted Child. New York: Prentice Hall Press, 1989.

"Becoming an adoptive parent has its own special challenges and its own special joys, and no one knows that better than author Stephanie E. Siegel, a therapist who counsels adopted children and their families and is also an adoptive mother of three. Now in this practical and reassuring sourcebook, she shares both her personal experiences and her professional expertise with adoption."

Silverstone, Barbara & Hyman, Helen. You and Your Aging Parent. New York: Pantheon Books, 1981.

This family guide to emotional, physical and financial problems in caring for elderly parents provides some practical suggestions for coping and helping to understand the needs of the aging family member as well.

Simmons, J. L. and McCall, George. 76 Ways to Protect Your Child From Crime. New York: Henry Holt and Co., 1992.

This book is a must for anyone with children. Topics include raising crimeproof kids, creating home security, children on their own and teenage tremors.

Simmons, Rochelle. Stress: Your Questions Answered. Massachusetts: Element Books, 1997.

Stress and tension are constant companions to many people in our fast-paced world. Simmons explains the nature of stress and how to use relaxation and breathing techniques to calm the senses and cope with overload.

Sinetar, Marsha. Do What You Love, The Money Will Follow. New York: Dell Publishing, 1987.

"A step-by-step guide to finding the 'work' that expresses and fulfills your needs, talents and passions. Using dozens of real-life examples, Marsha Sinetar shows you how to overcome your fears, take the little risks that make big risks possible, and become a person whose work means self-expression, growth and love!"

Sitterly, Connie. The Woman Manager. California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1993.

"As a working woman you are challenged to excel in spite of the odds, which may range from inequities in the workplace to primary domestic responsibility to a workplace where change is the only guarantee. This book is written for and dedicated to those women who are in or aspire to management positions, who choose to assume increased responsibilities in their current positions whether in profit or nonprofit sectors, or who choose to start and grow their own businesses."

Skousen, Mark. Mark Skouen’s 30-day Plan to Financial Independence. Washington, DC: Regnery Publishing Co., 1995.

Skousen’s approach to financial planning, budgeting and investing virtually guarantees success. The techniques can be used at any income level.

Smallin, Donna. Organizing Plain and Simple. New York: Storey Books, 2002.

Smallen offers real-life strategies for organizing your home, room by room; and then goes on to discuss organizing finances, time, home life and transitions to help you get control of every area of your life.

Smith, Jessie Carney. Epic Lives. Detroit: Visible Ink Press, 1993.

"After 20 years of research and loving dedication, author Jessie Carney Smith presents this tribute to 100 African-American women of achievement. Their strength, courage, determination and style have made a tremendous impact in a variety of fields - from aeronautics to civil rights to the arts and entertainment. Many of these women will be familiar to you, but many more are unsung heroes whose stories you will discover for the first time."

Smith, Laura L. and Elliott, Charles H. Depression for Dummies. New Jersey: Wiley Publishing, 2003.

The authors outline strategies for making changes, finding relief and taking charge of life in the face of depression. They cover the latest in therapy and medications, as well as finding professional help, and preventing relapse.

Smith, Laurence & Walter, Timothy. The Adult Learner’s Guide to College Success. New York: Wadsworth Publishing Co., 1995.

Going to college is different when you’re an adult learner trying to juggle the complexities of career, family and community – and succeed in the classroom. This book outlines winning strategies for students who attend college while working, sustaining personal relationships, raising a family and fulfilling many other adult responsibilities.Smith, Manuel J. When I Say No I Feel Guilty. New York: Bantam Books, 1975.

Smith’s guide to assertive behavior helps you say “no” without the guilt. Beginning with “A Bill of Assertive Rights,” the book demonstrates how assertiveness can work for you in commercial and authority situations, as well as in equal relationships.

Smith, Patricia Burkhart; MacFarlane, Muriel and Kalnitsky, Eugene. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Wellness. New York: Alpha Books, 2002.

Learn some simple steps you can take to achieve – and maintain – total health. This book includes expert advice on getting the right nutrition and exercise, as well as how to manage stress. Learn how to develop a preventive maintenance plan for your body and how to overcome inertia and sluggishness.

Snead, C. Lynne and Wycoff, Joyce. To Do, Doing, Done: A Creative Approach to Managing Projects and Effectively Finishing What Matters Most. New York: Fireside, 1997.

This book focuses on the skills required to manage any project without getting bogged down in conflicts or sidetracked by unexpected changes or developments. The authors offer proven techniques for bringing projects to a successful conclusion.

Snow, Kimberley. Word Play, Word Power. California: Conari Press, 1989.

This book features readings and writing exercises on love, marriage, relationships, families, language, feminism, emotions, aging...and more. Designed as a guided journal, this book is form women who want to reach new levels of understanding of daily issues.

Spock, Benjamin and Rothenberg, Michael B. Dr. Spock’s Baby and Child Care. New York: E. P. Dutton, 1985.

Dr. Spock’s advice has guided parents for more than 40 years, and this updated version continues to offer common sense approaches to the ups and downs of caring for children.

Spring, Janis Abrahms. After the Affair. New York: Harper-Collins Publishers, 1996.

Spring focuses on rebuilding a relationship after one partner has been unfaithful. She guides readers through three stages: normalizing your feelings, deciding whether to recommit or not, and rebuilding.

Sprouse, Mary L. If Time Is Money, No Wonder I’m Not Rich. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1993.

Subtitled “The Busy Investor’s Guide to Successful Money Management,” this book shows time-saving shortcuts. You’ll learn formulas for creating your own financial plan and strategies for instant investing.

Stangler, Mary. Stangler, Mary. Striving to Be…Violence Free. Minnesota: Perspectives, Inc., 1997.

This short booklet discusses violence in the home and offers practical suggestions for creating a safety net, making the decision to leave and creating a safety plan. Appendices offer information on warning signs that a man may become abusive, resources for safety and things to consider taking if you decide to leave.

Stanny, Barbara. Prince Charming Isn’t Coming: How Women Get Smart About Money. New York: Penguin Books, 1997.

The author shares her hard-earned wisdom about dealing with money. She offers accounts of how women from a variety of backgrounds got smart about money; tips on identifying the myths that keep women from achieving financial mastery; seven realizations of economic enlightenment; and easy-to-use checklists to help you begin your journey to a secure financial future.

Stark, Amy. Because I Said So. New York: Pharos Books, 1992.

Once you recognize the influence of childhood dynamics on office politics, you can take charge of your career. Learn how to end negative parental influences and develop healthier ideas and attitudes toward supervision, money and power.

Stark, Peter B. It’s Negotiable. California: Pfeiffer & Co., 1994.

Everything in life is negotiated, from who takes out the garbage to which news program to watch to buying a car. Life is one big transaction, and having the negotiating skills and tools you need can make a big difference. Learn how to achieve win/win outcomes.

Stearns, Ann Kaiser. Living Through Personal Crisis. New York: Ballantine Books, 1984.

All of us suffer personal crisis, whether it’s the death of a loved one, divorce, illness, job loss, or any other painful experience that forces us to re-examine our lives and to change how we live them. Stearns, a noted professor of psychology, explains how grief, is a natural response to life’s tragedies and helps us through anger and isolation to a lasting process of healing. Both professional and compassionate, this book provides comforting guidance and practical day-to-day advice for those who suffer – and those who care about them.

Stein, Richard A. Personal Strategies for Living with Less Stress. New York: John Gallagher Communications Ltd., 1983.

"Stress, like pain, begins at birth and remains common to the human condition throughout our lives. Normal stress is necessary and vital to mobilize and to adapt to the changing stimuli of our daily lives. Too much can be dangerous, however. This awareness of the potential harmfulness of excessive stress has grown significantly in recent years and is the major problems families face. This book provides the tools to assess and cope with that stress."

Steinbach, Bob. The Adult Learner. California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1993.

"This book examines some of the basic components of effective learning. You will discover your personal learning style. You will explore how new information gets to the brain and how you can maximize that process. You will learn how to listen better, ask the right questions and commit information to memory when necessary. You will apply new and effective methods for old-fashioned skills such as taking useful notes and organizing information."

Steinem, Gloria. Moving Beyond Words. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1994.

This book describes how the past and future come together to squeeze out the present, which is the only time in which we can be fully alive.

Steinem, Gloria. Revolution from Within. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1992.

"This book is intended for everyone - women, men, children, and even nations - whose power has been limited by a lack of self-esteem. It is dedicated to anyone who respects the unique self inside a child and inspired by women, whose self-esteem is making the deepest revolution. Steinem underlines the importance of 'un-learning' and of disrespecting the educations that so often disrespect us; offers practical ways of voyaging inward to learn from the unique knowledge within each of us; and mends the body-mind split by underscoring the wisdom that comes from our bodies."

Stevenson, Nancy. Distance Learning Online for Dummies. California: IDG Books, 2000.

Discover how to make distance learning work for you, from setting up your PC to choosing the best school, to establishing good study habits and collaborating on virtual group projects.

Stoddard, Alexandra. Making Choices: The Joy of a Courageous Life. New York: Avon Books, 1994.

Discover the joy in living the life you want to lead. The author shows how to know and trust yourself, how to make difficult choices, and how to say “no” with grace and conviction.

Stone, Douglas; Patton, Bruce and Heen, Sheila. Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most. New York: Penguin Books, 1999.

We all have conversations that create anxiety and frustration, but there are techniques to work through difficult conversations with less stress. Learn to decipher the underlying structure of conversations, interpret the significance of what is – and isn’t – said, and identify the mistaken assumptions that keep you spinning your wheels. Packed with examples, this book can help you at home and on the job.

Strasburger, Victor. Getting Your Kids to Say "No" in the 90s When You Said "Yes" in the 60s. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1993.

Today's complex world and the challenges presented to adolescents can be frightening and confusing. This book gives parents facts and approaches to equip them as the best resources for their teenagers.

Sturman, Gerald. Managing Your Career With Power: Your Personal Career Management Guide. New York: Bierman House, 1992.

The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with a comprehensive tool that will allow successful career management. Various exercises help you explore your career power.

Swets, Paul. The Art of Talking So That People Will Listen. New York: Fireside, 1983.

Talking comes naturally, but getting people to listen is an art that requires skill and finesse. Swets provides practical strategies for mastering the art of effective, persuasive communication for greater personal and professional success.

Swiss, Deborah J. The Male Mind at Work: A Woman’s Guide to Working With Men. Massachusetts: Perseus Publishing, 2000.

Based on interviews with 52 male executives, this book provides helpful workplace strategies to help women who are serious about their careers. Swiss shows how gender defines our work experience and outlines how women can use their unique identities and strengths to bypass conflicts and get the work done. Tannen, Deborah. I Only Say This Because I Love You: How the Way We Talk Can Make or Break Family Relationships Throughout Our Lives. New York: Random House, 2001.

Family communication can be loaded with hidden meanings, making it difficult to decipher what the other person really means. Tannen shows how important it is in family talk to separate word meanings from heart meanings. By helping us understand and redefine family talk, Tannen provides tools for improving relationships with family members of all ages.

Tannen, Deborah. Talking from 9 to 5. New York: Avon Books, 1994.

This book is required reading for anyone who has worked in public. Tanner explains women’s and men’s conversational rituals and how these create language barriers in the workplace.

Tannen, Deborah. You Just Don't Understand. New York: William Morrow & Company, 1990.

"Each person's life is lived as a series of conversations. Analyzing everyday conversations, and their effects on relationships, has been the focus of Deborah Tannen's career. In this book, she listens to the voices of women and men and makes sense of seemingly senseless misunderstandings that haunt our relationships. She shows that a man and a woman can interpret the same conversation differently, even when there is no apparent misunderstanding."

Tavris, Carol. Anger: The Misunderstood Emotion. New York: Touchstone, 1989.

Tavris dispels myths about the causes and uses of anger. She also deals with the different ways in which men and women experience and express anger.

Tavris, Carol. The Mismeasure of Woman. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1992.

"Tavris brilliantly exposes the ways that science has been used to perpetuate stereotypes and devaluation of women. Her insights and strategies for challenging this 'mismeasure' of women are empowering and serve us well. Even experts in the psychology of women will learn from this book. It exposes the biases in traditional interpretations of psychological studies of sex differences, and shows how whole areas of research have been used to justify the status quo in women's lives.

Taylor, Tom. Get Rich on the Obvious. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers, 1982.

"Many investors recognize the obvious - but too late. This extremely practical, simply written book shows investors how to use 'open-air analysis,' a technique for looking at events in the world around them that might lead to profits in the stock market. There is advice on separating legitimate trends from fads and false starts, on ways to incorporate open-air analysis with other market approaches, on how to take advantage of a broker and measure the results. Here is a book that shows everyone - clients and brokers alike - how to use intuition, observation, and examination to rise above balance sheets, charts, interest rates, and bull and bear markets."

Temple, Todd. Money: How to Make It, Spend It, and Keep Lots of It. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, Publishers, 1997.

Students often need guidance in taking control of their money – instead of giving sway to the wishes of marketers telling them how to spend it. Learn how to earn money, and then give some of it away, save some of it, and spend wisely.Terry, Brent W. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Protecting Yourself from Everyday Legal Hassles. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1995.

This book provides real-life advice for everything from buying a car to paying child support and alimony, and includes tips for working with your attorney.

Tessina, Tina B. The 10 Smartest Decisions a Woman Can Make Before 40. Florida: Health Communications, Inc., 1998.

This no-nonsense guide shows women how to create the lives they want for themselves by making some fundamental choices. A series of practical exercises guides readers through implementing the “top 10” in their lives. Learn how to evaluate a sound decision, set priorities, maintain motivation and acquire the needed education.

Tessina, Tina B. True Partners: A Workbook for Building a Lasting Intimate Relationship. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Perigree, 1993.

Tessina deals with ways of creating and sustaining a fully satisfying equal partnership with your spouse or lover. A series of exercises for resolving long-standing conflicts point out the keys to a loving committed relationship.

Tessina, Tina. The Unofficial Guide to Dating Again. New York: MacMillan, 1998.

This book provides an appraisal of what works – and what doesn’t – when you are ready to date again. Tessina provides vital information and insider secrets to help you get ready to discover romance without feeling nervous or stressed.

Thomas, David. Not Guilty: The Case in Defense of Men. New York: William Morrow & Co., Inc., 1993.

David Thomas challenges post-feminist presumptions about the nature of men and masculinity. This book seeks to dispel the restrictive stereotypes to which men are often assigned, so that both men and women can move forward together, free from the gender role strait jackets of previous decades.

Thomas, Matt; Loveday, Denise and Strauss, Larry. Defend Yourself! Every Woman’s Guide to Safeguarding Her Life. New York: Avon Books, 1995.

One in every five women will be attacked at some point. This book offers proven defensive tactics to help you: spot a potential attacker before he strikes, throw the attacker off balance; master your fear and make adrenaline work for you; and counter any assault.

Tieger, Paul & Barron-Tieger, Barbara. Do What You Are. New York: Little, Brown & Co., 1992.

Subtitled "Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type," this book shows how to put your personality to work for you. Who you are can point you toward a job field and career satisfaction.

Timm, Paul R. Successful Self-Management. California: Crisp Publications, Inc., 1993.

"Regardless of one's definition of success, getting there is no accident. It is a process of self-management. This book provides a sensible, logical and psychologically sound way to master self-management. With the skills you'll learn in this book, you will enjoy the thrill of the chase and the joy of reaching inner contentment that tells you that you are much more than a modern day racehorse. You are a person of enormous worth and potential."

Toropov, Brandon. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Getting Along with Difficult People. New York: Alpha Books, 1997.

Discover techniques for dealing tactfully and firmly with inappropriate workplace behavior, come out on top during a bargaining session, and build a better relationship with your boss. Toropov also provides tips for getting your customer-service complaint taken seriously.

Trachtenburg, Milton S. Stop the Merry-Go-Round: Stories of Women Who Broke the Cycle of Abusive Relationships. Pennsylvania: Tab Books, 1989.

Abuse of women in American society is a rapidly growing problem that crosses all social and geographic boundaries. This book proves that battered women need not remain forever victims. The author features true stories of women who have been physically, sexually and emotionally abused as children, young people and adults.

Trafford, Abigail. Crazy Time: Surviving Divorce and Building a New Life. New York: HarperPerennial, 1993.

Ending a marriage provides many challenges, from coping with loss and failure to dealing with an uncertain future. Trafford charts the emotional journey from marriage to separation and divorce, and ultimately to a new life.

Trunzo, Candace. Financial Planning for the Two-Career Family. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1990.

Trunzo offers practical tips on dealing with two-income families and making sure money and love mix. With or without children, combining two busy careers with family life and finances is quite a juggling act.

Turla, Peter & Hawkins, Kathleen. Time Management Made Easy. New York: Plume Books, 1983.

Do your “to-do” lists frequently wind up unfinished? Do you put off the unpleasant tasks and never seem to get around to them? If so, this book may help by providing a revolutionary program for getting more done in less time.

Twerski, Abraham J. I Didn't Ask to Be in this Family. New York: Henry Holt & Co., Inc., 1992.

For all who were born into less-than-perfect families, this insightful book assists in coming to an understanding with siblings, parents and self. Topics include how to deal with addictive relationships, insecurities, unhealthy dependencies and the need to dominate others.

Tyson, Eric. Personal Finance for Dummies. California: IDG Books Worldwide, Inc., 1994.

Tyson presents 20 keys to personal financial success, helping people at all income levels take control of their financial futures. The book is a first aid kit for dealing with money.

Ullman, Jeffrey. Twelve Secrets for Finding Love and Commitment. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1995.

This book covers it all, from the Rules of the Dating Game and Being a Victim of Love, to the Workaholic's Look on Love, and the Golden Agers. The secrets of love and commitment are also explained.

Ungar, Alan B. Financial Self-Confidence for the Suddenly Single: A Woman’s Guide. Los Angeles: Lowell House, 1997.

Whether you find yourself suddenly single through death or divorce, you may feel overwhelmed by the thought of having to make financial decisions. Ungar guides you through the practicalities and emotions of dealing with money on your own. Learn how to develop good organizational habits, read and understand financial statements and restructure financial files. You’ll also learn what not to do with your money while mourning and pick up some basics on financial goal-setting and safe investments.

Ursiny, Tim. The Coward’s Guide to Conflict: Empowering Solutions for Those Who Would Rather Run Than Fight. Illinois: Sourcebooks, Inc. 2003.

Most people try to avoid conflict at all costs, but Ursiny shows how conflict can be a positive force. He explains the top 10 mistakes in dealing with upset people – and how to avoid them, and how to prepare, maintain your integrity and work toward resolution. Van Praagh, James. Healing Grief: Reclaiming Life After Any Loss. New York: Dutton, 2000.

Van Praagh briefly covers the stages of grief and the accompanying physical manifestations of the initial stages of dealing with loss. He then describes how to find solace and overcome fear.Van Steenhouse, Andrea. A Woman’s Guide to a Simpler Life. New York: Three Rivers Press, 1996.

Dr. Van Steenhouse identifies three obstacles to simplifying women’s lives: the fear of appearing selfish, the pull of internal resistance, and the trap of perfectionism. She describes how women can “unplug” themselves from technology to provide some much-needed space. She encourages women to listen to their hearts and to pare away nonessentials so they can live a more fulfilling life.

Ventura, John and Reed, Mary. Divorce for Dummies. New York: Wiley Publishing, Inc, 1998.

The authors explain your legal rights and responsibilities in a divorce, as well as providing tips for what you can negotiate without an attorney. They also cover an array of emotional and financial concerns, including how to talk to your kids about what’s happening.

Viorst, Judith. Imperfect Control: Our Lifelong Struggles with Power and Surrender. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1998.

Our sense of self and all of our important relationships are colored by our struggles over control: wanting it, taking it, loving it, fearing it, and learning when to surrender it. Viorst defines control as self-control and shows how it affects virtually all of our actions at home and at work.Viorst, Judith. Necessary Losses. New York: Fireside, 1986.

We grow and change through the losses that are an inevitable part of life. Viorst argues that our many losses help us gain perspective and maturity, leading to fuller wisdom about life.

Virginia Department of Education. About the Elementary School Years. 1985.

A guide to educational opportunities in Virginia, this book covers the nuts and bolts of starting elementary school, what children learn in grades K-5, special programs and services, and how parents may help their children at this age.

Virginia Department of Education. About the Preschool Years. 1986.

This book describes early childhood development, from birth to age 5, with information on choosing quality childcare and preparing children for elementary school.

Viscott, David. Emotional Resilience. New York: Harmony Books, 1996.

Subtitled “Simple Truths for Dealing with the Unfinished Business of Your Past,” this book encourages readers to face life openly, accept themselves and others, and let go of the past.

Wachs, Kate. Relationships for Dummies. New York: Hungry Minds, 2000.

Whether you’ve just started dating or have been together for years, you can enjoy a loving, fun-filled relationship. Learn how to assess your compatibility and make the leap to commitment.

Wahlroos, Sven. Family Communication. Illinois: Contemporary Books, 1995.

Wahlroos offers rules for improving communication and making your relationships more loving, supportive and enriching. Learn how to discuss problems without being drawn into arguments, ways to become a good listener and how to deal with argumentative people.

Wall, Ginita. Our Money, Our Selves. New York: Consumers Union of United States, Inc., 1992.

"The perfect book for every woman who wants to increase her financial security. Written exclusively for women by a woman with extensive experience as a certified public accountant and financial planner, it provides practical strategies and invaluable advice for every stage of a woman's life including detailed information on budgeting, life insurance, prenuptial agreements, child care, children's education expenses, taxes, loans, personal bankruptcy and many others."

Wallace, Harold & Masters, L. Ann. Personal Development for Life and Work. Cincinnati: South-Western Educational Publishing, 2001.

Designed to help new employees recognize the important role personal qualities play in the workplace, this book focuses on successful attitudes, interpersonal skills, critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic.

Wallerstein, Judith S. and Blakeslee, Sandra. The Good Marriage: How and Why Love Lasts. New York: Houghton Mifflin, 1995.

This book offers a fresh vision of the most complex of human relationships by examining 50 couples who consider themselves happily married.

Wallerstein, Judith S. and Blakeslee, Sandra. Second Chances. New York: Ticknor and Fields, 1989.

This book follows 60 middle class cases of divorce, and discusses how the individuals and families have coped over 10 years. The book explores the complexities and opportunities associated with divorce.

Wallerstein, Judith & Kelly, Joan. Surviving the Breakup: How Children and Parents Cope With Divorce. New York: Basic Books, 1996.

Based on the Children of Divorce Project, which studied 60 families in the first five years after divorce, this book examines the short- and long-term effects of family breakups on the individuals involved. Among the findings: divorce is an extended process, involving several distinct stages, and leaving the family decidedly vulnerable. The authors also provide an array resources for working through the divorce and its aftermath.

Walter, Carolyn Amblen. The Timing of Motherhood. Massachusetts: D.C. Heath & Co., 1986.

Is later better when starting a family? The author looks at the pros and cons of delaying parenthood. Among the pluses of waiting: parents are older and have a better understanding of children and themselves.

Warner, Mark J. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Enhancing Self-Esteem. New York: Alpha Books, 1999.

Warner provides common sense advice on everything from integrity and emotions to risk taking, communication and service. He discusses ways to rediscover your true identity and sense of self-worth, and steps to taking the initiative and handling setbacks – at home and at work.

Warren, Sally. Dumped! New York: Cliff Street Books, 1998.

A survival guide for the woman who’s been left by the man she loved, Dumped! offers advice on how to: get through the hurt, loneliness and embarrassment; re-enter the social scene; keep your emotional cools when your kids go off for a weekend with Dad and his new girlfriend; keep your anger from giving you ulcers; and avoid the hasty moves and harsh words that can end up costing you assets, self-pride and healing time.

Warren, Tom. Beating Alzheimer's. New York: Avery Publishing Group, 1991.

Warren chronicles his battle to conquer Alzheimer's through a series of life changes. His book examines food allergies, vitamin and mineral deficiencies and toxic dental materials as possible contributors to mental confusion.

Warshak, Richard C. The Custody Revolution. New York: Poseidon Press, 1992.

This new approach to child custody after divorce shows how to create a custody plan that suits your child now and in the future. The pros and cons of joint custody are discussed, along with why you shouldn’t ask children where they want to live and why court battles should be avoided.

Waschka, Larry. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Getting Rich. New York: Alpha Books, 1996.

If building wealth is one of your goals, Waschka’s book can help. Learn to define various levels of financial wealth, identify a target savings goal, eliminate habits that hold you back, manage your investments, and keep wealth-building in perspective.

Webb, Susan L. Step Forward: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace. Mastermedia Publication, 1991.

"An easy-to-follow manual providing what everyone needs to know. The approach is direct and straightforward explaining: What is sexual harassment? How can I be sure it's sexual harassment? Whose fault is it? Don't women harass men too?; and what steps a person/business can take to alleviate the problem."

Weil, Andrew. 8 Weeks to Optimum Health. New York: Random House, 1997.

This two-cassette audiobook (read by the author) outlines ways to take full advantage of your body’s natural healing power.

Weiner-Davis, Michele. Change Your Life and Everyone in It. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1995.

The author discusses how to transform difficult relationships, overcome anxiety and depression, and break free from self-defeating ways of thinking, feeling and acting - in one month or less.

Weiner-Davis, Michele. Divorce Busting. New York: Fireside, 1992.

Weiner-Davis offers a step-by-step approach to making your marriage loving again. She advocates marriage-saving techniques that: “get results within a month; focus on solutions, not problems; and can be used along or with your spouse.”

Weiner-Davis, Michele. Fire Your Shrink! New York: Simon & Schuster, 1995.

The author explains how to give up ineffective methods of problem-solving and replace them with workable solutions. A concise, easy-to-read guide full of practical solutions to life's dilemmas.

Weintraub, Pamela and Hillman, Terry. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Surviving Divorce. New York: Alpha Books, 1996.

Divorce is one of life’s most painful events, but this book can help you get through the dissolution of your marriage. Learn how to plan for divorce, protect yourself financially, work out a settlement agreement, ensure the right custody arrangement for children and put your life back together again after the divorce.

Weiss, Martin. How to Borrow Money and Use Credit. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1990.

The days of paying cash for every purchase have long since vanished, but credit doesn't have to pull you in over your head. Weiss offers a basic understanding of many of the problems, pitfalls and procedures surrounding the complex process of getting, keeping and losing credit.

Weiss, Robert S. Marital Separation. New York: Basic Books, 1975.

Weiss offers suggestions for easing the transition of ending a marriage, including a look at the social and emotional challenges. He also offers strategies for starting over and some insights into single parenting, sex and legal matters.

Welch, Stewart H., III. 10-Minute Guide to Personal Finance for Newlyweds. New York: Alpha Books, 1996.

Before the honeymoon is even over, it’s time to get down to the business of personal finance. Learn how to set up a joint savings plan, evaluate your insurance needs, start a simple financial recordkeeping system and reduce debts by paying off old loans.

Weltman, Barbara. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Starting a Home-Based Business. New York: Alpha Books, 1997.

Discover how to choose a business that’s right for you, find the money you need to get started, and obtain the equipment you need. You’ll also learn the basics of accounting, taxes and insurance, and steps for marketing and selling your product or service.

Weston, Carol. Girl Talk. New York: HarperCollins, 1992.

Girl Talk is a must on a teenager's list. Updated for the 90s, the book covers body, friendship, love, money, sex, smoking, drinking and how to get through the teen years.

Weston, Denise Chapman & Weston, Mark S. Playwise. New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1996.

This book is filled with activities for building character, conscience and emotional intelligence in children, from age two up. The focus is on proven techniques for helping children learn through fun.

White, Kate. Why Good Girls Don’t Get Ahead But Gutsy Girls Do. New York: Warner Books, 1995.

Was your last raise what your felt you deserved? Are you recognized for your workplace contributions? Is your work fun and exciting? If most of your answers are negative, you may be what White terms, “too good for your own good.” Learn how to get ahead and make your career dreams come true.

White, Shelby, What Every Woman Should Know About Her Husband's Money. New York: Random House, 1992.

White's book, subtitled "The Financial Know-How You Can't Afford to Do Without," is a necessity for any woman who wants to protect herself and her children from economic downfall. The author includes information on pooled incomes, shared investments and separate bank accounts, along with prenuptial agreements and divorce settlements.

Wieder, Marcia. Doing Less and Having More. New York: William Morrow & Co., Inc., 1998.

Discovering what you really want in life is half the battle; getting it is the rest of the story. Wieder explains how to accomplish both of those tasks, freeing you from living someone else’s agenda and opening your life to new possibilities.

Willi, Jurg. Growing Together, Staying Together. Los Angeles: Jeremy P. Tarcher, Inc., 1991.

This book deals with the conflict between the individual's need for personality development and the love and commitment of family life. Learn how couples can grow together and stay together.

Williams, Redford and Williams, Virginia. Anger Kills. New York: Random House, 1993.

This book deals with ways to recognize and control your hostility and the effect these feelings have on your life and health. The Hostility Questionnaire is a good tool for helping recognize your risks.

Winston, Stephanie. Getting Organized. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 1978.

Getting Organized is a straightforward reference on how to take control of paperwork, arrange a hectic schedule, organize books, clear out closets, etc. It also clarifies reasons why many people feel things are out of control, the basic attitudes involved and new ways to think about time and physical environment to give life a coherent shape."

Winston, Stephanie. Getting Out From Under. Massachusetts: Perseus Books, 1999.

Organizational expert Winston offers concrete solutions to ease the pressures of an overwhelming world. Whether your life could use minor adjustments or major changes, Winston explains how to restructure your life to meet the conflicting demands on your time and energy.

Wolf, Naomi. The Beauty Myth. New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1991.

"In the struggle for women's equality, there is one hurdle that has yet to be fully cleared - the myth of female beauty. It challenges every woman, every day, by seeking to undermine psychologically and covertly the material freedoms that feminism has achieved for women. And, fueled by new technology in media and medicine, its ravages are reaching epidemic proportions. This book cuts to the root of the 'beauty backlash,' exposing the relentless cult of female beauty – anti-erotic, averse to love, and increasingly savage - as a political weapon against women's recent advances, placing women in more danger today than ever before."

Wolin, Steven & Wolin, Sybil. The Resilient Self. New York: Villard Books, 1998.

Wolin and Wolin describe how survivors of troubled families rise above adversity. The book is for everyone who grew up with a troubled family – and who wants to make a fresh start in life.

Wright, Jesse H. and Basco, Monica Ramirez. Getting Your Life Back: The Complete Guide to Recovery from Depression. New York: Touchstone, 2001.

The authors explain how to blend the best of scientifically tested methods to overcome depression. They offer step-by-step instructions to allow each reader to develop a personal plan for recovery to get – and stay – well.

Wuthnow, Robert. Sharing the Journey. New York: MacMillan, Inc., 1994.

This book covers support groups and their growth in the U.S. The author takes the reader from the thoughts of our forefathers that life is faced alone to today's reversal of that thinking - the small group movement.

Yankelovich, Daniel. The Magic of Dialogue: Transforming Conflict Into Cooperation. New York: Touchstone, 1999.

Dialogue can help align people with a shared vision and help them realize their full potential, both as individuals and team members. Yankelovich explains how to use dialogue and then outlines strategies for different situations.

Yost, Cali Williams. Work + Life: Finding the Fit That’s Right for You. New York: Riverhead Books, 2004.

Yost offers three steps to help you fit work into your life: change your mind set; create a strategy to avoid common roadblocks; and envision, negotiate and implement a work + life arrangement that’s good for you and makes business sense for your employer.Young, Jeffrey E. and Klosko, Janet K. Reinventing Your Life. New York: Dutton, 1993.

This book deals with breaking free from negative life patterns. The focus is on developing methods to improve personal and professional relationships and how to free yourself from destructive life traps.

Young, Pam and Jones, Peggy. Get Your Act Together: A 7-Day Get-Organized Program for the Overworked, Overbooked and Overwhelmed. New York: HarperPerennial, 1993.

The “Slob Sisters” know what they’re talking about when they tell you how to clean up your house. Learn how to use a streamlined index card organization system to take back control of your life and living environment.

Zweig, Connie, editor. To Be a Woman. Los Angeles: Jeremy P. Tarcher, Inc., 1990.

Female instincts and desires can be powerful tools in healing relationships with men. This book introduces a new era in women's awareness of what it means to be a woman in a man's world.

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